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    ≥It is possible to play back still pictures 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 192 for details about using a Mac.
    ≥It is impossible to write data to this unit from a PC.
    ≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the 
    software supplied with this 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.
    ∫ 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 5.1, 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 188 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC.
    ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. (l 191)
    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 5.1 in a device that 
    does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the 
    device.
    ≥ 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 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 AE 5.1
    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 or 
    MPEG2 output 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 AE 5.1
    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 AE 5.1
    Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
    1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a Program].
    2Select [HD Writer AE 5.1], 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 AE 5.1 is installed.
    ≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. ( l190)
    ≥ 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. ( l12)
    ≥ 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 206.
    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 AE 5.1 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 AE 5.1.
    It is impossible to write data to SD card on 
    this unit from a PC.
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