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1Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD 
burner.
≥You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit.
2Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  .
3Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable 
(supplied with DVD burner).
A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)
B DVD burner (optional)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
4Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the DVD burner.
5Touch the desired item.
[BURN DISC]:
Refer to page 112 for how to copy discs.
[PLAY DISC]:
Refer to page 114 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burnerTouch [EXIT].
≥Disconnect the USB Connecti on Cable from this unit.
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Copying to discs
≥You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a 
DVD-RAM.)
≥
You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different 
picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc.
≥ iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. ( l120)
≥
When copying a scene in the built-in memory to a disc that includes a scene that was relay-
recorded, the continued scene that is on the SD card will be copied together to the disc.
1Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for copying. ( l110 )
2Touch [BURN DISC].
3Touch the desired items following the instructions on the screen.
≥It will return to the previ ous step by touching  .
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the   indication appears on the 
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still pict ure again to cancel the operation.
≥ (
When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Touch the date again to cancel 
the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/99 dates can be selected in succession.
4Touch [START].≥When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, follow the on-screen instructions to 
switch discs.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed number of discs when you are copying 
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
≥ When the copied disc is played back on another device and the list of scenes is displayed, 
they are ordered by date.
≥ To create same disc again, touch [YES] and repeat Step 4.
∫ About recording formats when copying motion pictures
[High Definition]:The scenes recorded in 1080/60p by this unit will be copied after converting to 1080/60i 
picture quality.
≥When copying scenes recorded in 1080/60p, select the recording picture quality ([HA]/
[HG]/[HX]/[HE]).
The scenes recorded in 1080/60i format will be copied as high definition picture quality 
as recorded.
[Standard] ([XP]/[SP]):Images are converted into the original standard picture quality and then copied.
≥ Since [XP] has a higher picture quality compared to [SP], the data capacity becomes 
large so that you may need more  discs for copying than [SP].
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Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play 
back the discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. (l11 4)
Important Notice≥When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not 
insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into 
devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get 
stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the 
AVCHD format.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other 
devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not 
format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
Approximate time for copying to a discTo copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc typeCopy time
[High Definition][Standard] ([XP])[Standard] ([SP])
DVD-RAM Approx. 
50 min to 1 h 20 min
Approx. 
1h to 1h30min Approx. 
2h to 3h
DVD-RW
*/
+RW*Approx. 
35 min to 1 h 15 min
DVD-R
*/+R*Approx. 
15 min to 45 min
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be  about the same as the time shown in the table.
≥ When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time 
of [Standard] ([XP]) is approx. 1 hour and that of [Standard] ([SP]) is approx. 2 hours.
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (Picture size  )
Disc typeCopy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R Approx. 10 min to 30 min
To copy approx. 30 minutes of motion pictures recorded in 1080/60p converted to [High 
Definition]/[Standard]
Disc typeCopy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R Approx. 30 min to 1 h 15 min
≥Copy time of DVD-R DL/+R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R/+R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions or discs, the time it takes for copying may be 
longer than the above times. Wait until the end of copying is displayed.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
j When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
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≥The disc that was copied to can be played  back by connecting this unit and a DVD 
burner.
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner  or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while 
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is 
automatically divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥ Copying may complete with more or less than the number of discs displayed when dividing 
of scenes was performed automatically etc.
≥ For discs being copied using [Standard] ([XP])/[Standard] ([SP]), you cannot select 
Highlight Playback and [HIGHLIGHT] or [FACE] of Highlight & Time Frame Index.
≥ The remaining copy time displayed while copying is the approximate time for a single disc.
Playing back the copied disc
≥Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or 
created with HD Writer AE 4.0 can be played back.
A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner)
1Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 110)
≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. ( l101)
2Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it 
back.
≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or 
still pictures. ( l38, 81)
≥ It will return to Step 5 on page 111 when   is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
When the DVD burner is connected, the disc icon can be selected from the displayed 
media types. (The still picture or the motion picture can be selected on the same screen.)
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Managing the copied disc
≥Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. ( l111 )
∫ Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will 
be erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
≥When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message screen.
≥Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format discs. 
You may no longer be able to use the discs if you format them on another device such as a 
PC etc.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM disc when copying motion pictures in high 
definition picture quality or a DVD-RW disc wh en copying motion pictures in high definition 
picture quality or still pictures to the disc.
1Select the menu.
≥ If a disc that you copied to is inserted in another device without protecting it, a message 
may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. We recommend setting [AUTO 
PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion.
2Copy to the disc. ( l112)≥After copying, the disc is write protected.
To release the disc protection
≥Touch [EXIT] and close the message screen after the auto protection is released.
∫ Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc, the number of recorded scenes and whether 
or not the disc is finalized is displayed.
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen. : [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC]
: [DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT]  # [ON]
: [DISC SETUP] # [CANCEL PROTECT]
: [DISC SETUP]  # [DISC STATUS]
MENU
MENU
MENU
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∫Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In 
such a case, connect with the AV multi cable and dub with standard picture quality. (l 11 9 )
≥ For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV multi 
cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
≥ The iFrame and MP4 scenes cannot be dubbed by inserting the SD cards or by connecting 
with the USB cable. To dub iFrame and MP4 scenes, refer to page 119.
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video device, etc.
Equipment used 
for dubbingDubbing picture qualityTo dub
Equipment with  SD card slot High-definition picture 
quality* Insert the SD card 
directly (
l117)
Equipment with  USB terminal High-definition picture 
quality* Connect with supplied 
USB cable (
l117)
Equipment without  SD card slot or USB terminal Standard picture quality
This can be played back on 
equipment not compatible 
with high-definition 
(AVCHD), so is convenient 
if you are dubbing for 
distribution.
Connect with supplied 
AV multi cable (
l11 9 )
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∫To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
≥
To copy scenes or still pictures from the built-
in memory to an SD card, see page 108.
∫ To dub using equipment with a USB terminal
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Turn on the unit (This function is available in all modes).
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) 
compatible DVD recorder.
≥Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to 
copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the 
operating instructions of your recorder.
≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and 
regions.
About dubbing of scenes recorded in 1080/60p
The scenes recorded in 1080/60p recording mode can only be dubbed to a Blu-ray disc 
using the AVCHD Progressive compatible devices. The scenes recorded in 1080/60p 
recording mode are not displayed when connected to the product that is not compatible 
with AVCHD Progressive.
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2Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.≥When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen 
to turn the LCD monitor on.
3
Touch the media you wish to dub.
≥When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen 
to turn the LCD monitor on.
4Dubbing through operations on the Bl u-ray disc recorder or high-
definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥
Do not touch [CHANGE MEDIA] on the screen of the unit during dubbing.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using 
a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected 
equipment to this unit.
≥ For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the 
Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing operations screen may 
appear on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well, 
perform the operations of Steps 1 to 4.
≥ You cannot change the mode of the unit or turn off the unit while it is connected to a Blu-ray 
disc recorder or DVD recorder. Disconnect the USB cable before performing either of these 
operations.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc 
recorder to cancel the dubbing.
About the screen indication of the unit
≥When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit 
screen or the access lamp is on.
≥ When the unit is accessing the built-in memory, built-in memory access icon ( ) 
appears on the unit screen or the access lamp is on.
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is 
accessing the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.
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∫Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, 
or using a video device
You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable.
≥Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Change the mode to  .
1Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit.
2Start recording on the connected device.≥To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the 
recorder.
≥If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before 
dubbing. ( l43, 103)
≥ For setting when connecting the AV multi cable, refer to page 104.
Dubbing in standard picture quality
Change the video input on the 
video device and TV that this 
unit is connected to.
≥The channel set will differ depending 
on the terminal to which the unit is 
connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the 
video device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV multi cables 
except the supplied one.
A AV multi cable (supplied)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the images may be stretched 
vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instruction for the device you are connecting to or read 
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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HD Writer AE 4.0You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, 
DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 4.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 4.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
∫Smart Wizard
The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with 
HD Writer AE 4.0 installed. ( l128)
Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality 
(MPEG2 format).
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.
With a PC
What you can do with a PC
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 4.0Data type
Copying data to a PC
Motion 
picture and  still picture
Copying in Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format:
≥
The scenes recorded in 1080/60p can be copied as 1080/60p.
(Important Notice:  l121)
≥ The scenes recorded in iFrame or the scenes saved as MP4 cannot 
be copied in Blu-ray disc or in AVCHD format.
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
Motion 
picture
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC≥
Dividing, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete 
partially
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Online sharing:
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them with your 
family and friends.
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC.Motion 
picture and  still picture
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Motion 
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