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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 instructions for 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 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. ( l42, 102)
≥ For setting when connecting the AV multi cable, refer to page 103.
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.
AV MULTI
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You can store 3D image with a DVD burner, video device or a PC.
≥Please refer to page 112 for details about copying with a DVD burner.
∫ Copying unaltered as 3D image
Recording format: [High Definition]
The scenes recorded in 3D using the unit can be copied and stored in unaltered form as 
3D motion picture.The motion picture is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
∫Copying after conversion to 2D image
Recording format: [Standard] ([XP]/[SP])
Scenes recorded in 3D are converted to  2D motion picture before being copied and 
stored. In this case, 3D motion picture cannot be stored in unaltered form.
≥ Recording quality cannot be selected for copying still pictures.
∫ Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
(Dubbing directly from inserted  SD card/Dubbing with a USB cable)
≥Please refer to page 119 for details about dubbing in high-definition picture quality
When dubbing with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality, you can store 3D motion picture. 
The motion picture is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
≥ If the dubbed motion picture does not change to 3D motion picture, make the necessary 
settings on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ It may not be possible to copy 3D still pictures (MPO format) depending on the recorder 
being used.
∫ Dubbing in standard picture quality
≥Please refer to page 122 for details about dubbing in standard picture quality.Copying unaltered as 3D motion pictureWhen [3D PLAYBACK] is [AUTO], the 3D motion picture is recorded in side-by-side format.
≥If the dubbed motion picture does not change to 3D motion picture, make the necessary 
settings on the TV. (For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
Copying after conversion to 2D motion pictureSet [3D PLAYBACK] to [2D].
≥Set [CONV. 2D TO 3D] to [OFF]. ( l108)
Copy/Dubbing
3D image storage
Copying with a DVD burner
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc.
: [SETUP]  # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [AUTO]
: [SETUP]  # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [2D]MENU
MENU
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≥Please refer to page 109 for details about copying between SD card and built-in memory.
∫ Copying scenes recorded in 3D
≥You can copy scenes recorded in 3D between the SD card and the built-in memory.
jSelect [VIDEO]  > [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]  > [SbS 3D].
j When selecting scenes, select ones marked with   on the thumbnail display.
j When selecting by date, select a date marked with   from the list of dates.
≥ Please refer to page 125 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 4.0.
When you use HD Writer AE 4.0 to handle scenes recorded in 3D, the following operations 
are possible. jCopying data to a PC
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D image.)
j Copying in Blu-ray disc/AVCHD format
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D image.)
j Copying in DVD-Video format
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be conv erted to 2D image when copied.)
j Editing
j Online sharing
(Convert the scenes recorded in 3D to 2D image when uploading.)
j Playing back on a PC
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D are not supported by iMovie’11.
Copying between SD card and built-in memory [HC-V700M]
: [COPY]  # [] or []
Using HD Writer AE 4.0
Using a Mac
MENU
3D3D
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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. ( l133)
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  l126)
≥ 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 
picture
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≥It is possible to play back still picture on a  PC using a image viewer standard to Windows 
or commercially available image browsing software, and copy still pictures to a PC using 
Windows Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page 137 for details about using a Mac.
≥Data cannot be written into the SD card from a PC via this unit.
≥ It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory on this unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the 
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the 
Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied 
with the unit.
≥ When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card, correct operation of the 
unit cannot be guaranteed if software other than that supplied with the unit is used.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close 
any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software 
supplied with this unit if you start any other software.
∫ About Conversion Assist Function
When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media, the “Conversion Assist 
Function”, which is a linking function between this unit and the HD Writer AE 4.0, is activated 
by connecting this unit to the PC with the USB cable. When the “Conversion Assist Function” 
is used, it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC.
≥Please refer to page 133 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. ( l136)
Important Notice≥When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html≥Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 4.0 in a device 
that does 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.
≥ To play back a Blu-ray disc to which you have copied scenes recorded in 1080/
60p, equipment is required that supports AVCHD Progressive.
≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion 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.
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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for 
the Software defined in this End User 
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on 
condition that you agree to the terms and 
conditions of this Agreement.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the 
software, including the information recorded 
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction 
manuals, and any other media provided to 
Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all 
applicable rights to patents, copyrights, 
trademarks and trade secrets in the 
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, 
transfer, rent, lease, lend or allow any third 
party, whether free of charge or not, to use, 
copy or modify the Software, except as 
expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the 
Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the 
Software in whole or a part solely for back-
up purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one 
computer, and may not use it on more than 
one computer. Further, Licensee may not 
use the Software for commercial software 
hosting services.Article 5 Reverse Engineering, 
Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, 
decompile, or disassemble the Software, 
except to the extent either of them is 
permitted under law or regulation of the 
country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, 
or its distributors will not be responsible for 
any defects in the Software or damage to 
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse 
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of 
the Software.
Article 6 Indemnification
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without 
warranty of any kind, either expressed or 
implied, including, but not limited to, 
warranties of non-infringement, 
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular 
purpose. Further, Panasonic does not 
warrant that the operation of the Software 
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic 
or any of its distributors will not be liable for 
any damage suffered by Licensee arising 
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of 
the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to 
any country the Software in any form without 
the appropriate export licenses under 
regulations of the country where Licensee 
resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will 
be automatically terminated if Licensee 
contravenes any of the terms and conditions 
of this Agreement. In this event, Licensee 
must destroy the Software and related 
documentation together with all the copies 
thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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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 are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the su pplied 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.
≥ This software is not compatible with Micr osoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 4.0
With a PC
Operating environment
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSWindows 7 (32bit/64bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/
Professional/Ultimate (SP1)
Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Ultimate (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPU Intel 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 or MPEG2 output function.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using 
editing or Continuous Photo Playback function.
≥ Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when playing 
back or using the editing function for 1080/60p
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 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 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card 
(DirectX 10 recommended)
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express
™k 16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
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∫When using the 3D watching functions
* Make sure that you are using the latest version of the video card driver.
≥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 Microsof t Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP 
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.
≥ 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, administrative account and standard account users only can 
use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 4.0
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.
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
OS
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate or 
SP1
CPUIntel Core 2 Quad 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended.
Display3D VISION-Ready Display
Graphics Card3D VISION Compatible NVIDIA Graphics Card*
3D glassesNVIDIA 3D VISION Kit*
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