Panasonic Hc V550 Owners Manual

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Article 9 With regard to MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by Microsoft 
Corporation
(1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when included in 
the Software, and shall not use the 
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 in 
any other configuration or method. Licensee 
shall not publish the MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 or work around any 
technical limitations in the MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5.
(2) Licensee shall not use, copy, distribute, 
regrant for use or otherwise handle the 
Software in any way beyond the range of use 
granted under Article 9 (1), and shall not 
conduct operations such as reverse 
engineering, decompilation, disassembling, etc. 
of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 
3.5.
(3) All rights, including copyright, patent rights 
etc. relating to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 
COMPACT 3.5 shall belong to Microsoft 
Corporation. Licensee shall not claim any rights 
related to the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 
COMPACT 3.5 whatsoever. 
						

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≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual is fulfilled, some PCs cannot 
be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible Blu-ray 
disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/DVD.)
≥ Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through 
USB hubs or by using extension cables.
j Operation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer LE 2.1
With a PC
Operating environment
OS Windows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) SP2
Windows XP (32 bit) SP3
CPUIntel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 
5200+ or higher is recommended when using playback function.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using 
editing function in order to play seamless.
≥ Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using playback or 
editing function for 1080/60p.
RAM Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1: 
2 GB or more (64 bit)/1 GB or more (32 bit)
Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or 
more recommended)
Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1: 
DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended)
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express™ k16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended 
						

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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and 
Russian.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, Windows 
Vista Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise or 
Windows RT.
≥ For Windows 8/Windows 8.1, this software is available only as a desktop application.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
≥ If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using Windows 
Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, administrative account and standard account users 
only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this 
software.)
Free hard disk drive 
space Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥
When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, more than double the amount of 
free space as the disc being created is necessary.
Sound DirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection 
						

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∫
To use the HD Writer LE 2.1
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly 
play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating 
environment and notes.
≥Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the 
requirements of the operating environment.
≥ Always use the most current driver for the video card.
≥ Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become inoperable or 
the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥Incorporation of data on the Microsoft Windows XP is guaranteed. But, other functions is not 
guaranteed.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
OS Windows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista 
(32 bit) SP2
CPU1 GHz or higher
32-bit (k86) or 64-bit ( k64) processor (including compatible CPU)
RAM Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1: 2 GB or more (64 bit)/1 GB or more 
(32 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device 
						

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When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.≥The autoplay screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe]  # [Yes].
≥ If the autoplay screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start]  # [Computer] (or double-click 
on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic].
2Click [Yes].
3Click [Next].
≥ Proceed with the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, select [NTSC Area].
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer LE 2.1
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a Program].
2Select [HD Writer LE 2.1], then click [Uninstall].≥Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC.
With a PC
Installation
The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. 
						

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≥Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
B Turn the side with the symbol up to connect the micro B end of the USB Cable to the USB 
terminal of this unit.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function.
2Turn on the unit.
3Connect this unit to a PC.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
4Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer LE 2.1 is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. ( l178)
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], 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.
≥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 PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also 
supplied from the PC to this unit.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card 
slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or 
SDXC Memory Card.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
With a PC
Connecting to a PC
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∫
To disconnect USB cable safely
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic Video 
Camera].
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices
When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc 
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
≥When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the 
PC with this unit turned on.
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the 
way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ You cannot charge the battery by connecting the supplied DC cable.
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all. 
Charge using the AC adaptor. ( l11)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particul arly fast or slow rate, refer to page 194.
About the screen indication of the unit
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card 
access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ If the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC, disconnect 
the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute, reconnect the battery and/or AC 
adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute again, and then turn the unit back on. (Data may be 
destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing the SD card.)  
						

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About the PC display
When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥Removable disk (Example:  ) is displayed in [Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card: The following data will be recorded.
1
Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format 
([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
2 MP4 format (1080/60p) motion picture 
files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
3 MP4 format (720/30p) motion picture 
files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
4 MP4 format (360/30p) motion picture 
files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
5 iFrame format motion picture files 
([S1000001.MP4] etc.)
6 JPEG format still pictures created from 
the motion picture
7 JPEG format still pictures recorded in 
Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode
8 The motion picture thumbnails
9 AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.)
: For management
∫Copying your still pictures to 
your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be 
copied to the PC with Explorer or other 
programs.
1 Double-click the folder that contains the 
still pictures. ([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] 
etc.)
2 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the 
destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so 
may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has 
been recorded on a PC, it will not be 
recognized by this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
We recommend using HD Writer LE 2.1 to 
copy motion picture data.
Using Windows Explorer or other programs 
on the PC to copy, move or rename files and 
folders recorded with this unit will result in 
them being unusable with HD Writer LE 2.1.
It is impossible to write data to SD card on 
this unit from a PC.
AVCHDTN
BDMV
DCIM
CAM_SD
100CDPFQ
AVCHD
P R I VAT E
106CDPFT

103TCPBH
105CDPFS
\b

PANA_EXT 
101YAPHH
102XCPHH
104UCPBH
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≥To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account (only 
for Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1).
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer LE 2.1]  # 
[HD Writer LE 2.1].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the 
software.
Reading the operating instructions of the software 
applications
≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF 
operating instructions.
Select [Start] #  [All Programs] # [Panasonic]  # [HD Writer LE 2.1]  # [Operating 
Instructions].
With a PC
Starting HD Writer LE 2.1 
						

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≥HD Writer LE 2.1 is not compatible with Mac.
≥ iMovie supported. For details about iMovie, please contact Apple Inc.
∫ Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual is fulfilled, some computers 
cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on a Mac
1Connect this unit to a Mac via the supplied USB cable.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac.
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], 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.
3Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.≥Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [102CDPFT]* folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
* only
4Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire or 
the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the Mac.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safelyDrag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
With a PC
If using Mac
PC Mac
OSOS X v10.9
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo or better
RAM4 GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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