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≥It takes some time until the Sub Window appears.
≥ You cannot set this unit to Playb ack Mode when it is connected to a Wireless Sub Camera.
≥ Simultaneous recording of still pictures is not possible while recording a motion picture or using 
PRE-REC with the Wireless Twin Camera function.
≥ The following button icons may not be displayed when the Sub Wi ndow is displayed. To display 
them, touch the Main Camera’s image on the screen.
j  (Touch Menu)
j /  (Zoom button icons)
j  (Recording button icon)
j Recording Mode button icon ( l53)
≥ The following functions do not work:
jCreative Control
j HDR Movie Mode
j FULL HD Slow Motion Video Mode
j Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode
j Setup menu items
j Eye-Fi transfer feature
j Switching to a Wi-Fi function other than Wireless Twin Camera
j Remote Pan Tilt Cradle
/
j 4K Photo Mode
j Recording mode [4K MP4]
≥ The following functions do not work when the Sub Window is displayed:
jTouch Shutter
j [FACE FRAMING]
j AF/AE tracking
j Optical Image Stabilizer Lock
j AF assist lamp
≥ You cannot change the following settings:
jSub Window settings (WB/Brightness/Focus/Narration)
j Magnification level and size of the Sub Window
/
j Sub Window settings (WB/Brightness/Focus)
≥ Depending on recording conditions, the color balance, brightnes s and other settings may differ 
between the Main Camera and the Wireless Sub Camera.
≥ Recording menu items, operation icons, and functions such as Im age Stabilizer, Level Shot 
Function and [QUICK POWER ON] wo rk only for the Main Camera.
1 :Pink
2 :Green
3 :Orange
4 :Gray
5 :Drop shadow*
6 :No frame
* This adds a drop shadow on the right and bottom sides.
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≥When you record still pictures by using the Wireless Twin Camer a function, it may take longer 
than usual to achieve focus. ( l26)
≥ The Fade function’s image effects do not affect the Sub Window.
≥ When no image is transmitted to the Sub Window continuously for  approximately 4 minutes or 
longer, the Wi-Fi connection will be terminated.
≥ When the “Image App” screen disappears, image transmission to t he Sub Window stops. (The 
Wi-Fi connection stays connected.) This may occur when, for exa mple, the smartphone receives 
a call or you press the home button.
If you start up “Image App” on the smartphone again, image tran smission to the Main Camera will 
restart and the Sub Window will be displayed automatically.
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≥For information on the setup of your smartphone, refer to its o perating instructions.
≥Please also refer to “If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be establi shed”. (l184 )
Wireless Twin Camera
If the Wi-Fi connection cannot be 
established (Wireless Twin Camera)
ProblemCheck points
Cannot connect this unit 
to the smartphone.
No image on the Sub 
Window. ≥
Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit 
by checking the Wi-Fi settings of the smartphone.
≥ If the smartphone is connected to a wireless access point or 
another video camera that supports the Wireless Twin 
Camera function, select the SSID of this unit from the 
smartphone’s Wi-Fi setup menu, and restart the “Image App”.
≥ If you are unsure about the SSID of this unit, connecting to a 
smartphone different from the previously connected 
smartphone or changed the [Direct Connection Password] 
setting after connecting to a smartphone, follow the steps 
below to set up the connection again:
1 Close the “Image App” on the smartphone.
2 Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [TWIN CAMERA].
3 Follow the procedure from Step 2 onwards in “When 
connecting a smartphone to this unit as a Wireless Sub 
Camera for the first time”. ( l195 , 196 , 197)
The Sub Window image is 
interrupted.
The Sub Window image 
disappears. ≥
The Sub Window image is interrupted when the Wi-Fi signal 
weakens. If the signal weakens further, the Sub Window 
image disappears automatically.
≥ Depending on the orientation of this unit and the smartphone 
and the distance between them, the image may be 
interrupted.
If the image reception is poor,  close the distance and check 
the connection status icon ( l199) at the same time. You can 
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HD Writer AE 5.2
You 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 5.2.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 5.2 (PDF fil e) for details on how to use it.
∫Smart Wizard
The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when you con nect this unit to a PC with 
HD Writer AE 5.2 installed. ( l212 )
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 conv entional 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
Check the website below to download/install the software.
≥The software is available for download until the end of March 2 018.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_ae52.html
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 5.2Data 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. 
(l 205 : Important Notice)
≥ 4K MP4 scenes
* or MP4/iFrame scenes cannot be copied in Blu-ray disc or 
in AVCHD format.
* /  only
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, B GM, Delete 
partially
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
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≥It is possible to play back still pictures on a PC using a imag e viewer standard to Windows or 
commercially available image browsing software, and copy still  pictures to a PC using Windows 
Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page  216 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 canno t be written to the 
software supplied with this unit.
≥ When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD car d, correct operation of the unit 
cannot be guaranteed if software other than HD Writer AE 5.2 is  used.
≥ Do not start HD Writer AE 5.2 and other software at the same tim e.
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 5.2Data type
Online sharing:
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet and share them w ith your 
family and friends. Motion picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high-definition picture qu ality on a PC.Motion picture 
and still picture
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc t hat you use, formatting is neces sary.Motion picture
Important Notice≥
When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support sit e.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE  5.2 in a device that 
does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may g et stuck in the 
device.
≥ To play back a Blu-ray disc to which you have copied scenes rec orded 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 n ot format the disc, 
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Before Installing HD Writer AE 5.2
Your installation or use of the Software defined below shall be  conclusively deemed to constitute 
your acceptance of the terms of this Agreement. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, 
do not install, nor use the Software.
End User License Agreement
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.
The following terms contain material 
representations regarding the disclaimers of 
Panasonic Corporation. Be sure to read 
through, understand and confirm the following 
terms.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the 
Software (the “Software” means the software 
and other information such as manuals 
downloaded by Licensee through Panasonic 
website), 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 manua l are fulfilled, some PCs cannot 
be used.
≥ /
Even if the system requirements are fulfilled, it may take some  time to edit 4K motion pictures and 
it may not be possible to play them back smoothly.
≥ A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necess ary 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 devic es 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 Microsoft Windows 3.1, Wind ows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer AE 5.2
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
≥/
A 64-bit version of the Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1 OS is 
required for operations involving 4K motion pictures.
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 function in order to play seamless.
≥ Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using playba ck or 
editing function for 1080/60p.
≥ /
Intel Core i7 3.5 GHz or higher is recommended when using playba ck or 
editing function for 4K motion pictures.
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
≥/
8 GB or more is recommended when using playback or editing funct ion 
for 4K motion pictures.
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≥This software is 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 Vista Enterprise, Window s 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 environmen t.
≥ If using Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, adminis trative account and standard 
account users only can use this software. (An administrative ac count user should install and 
uninstall this software.)
Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or 
more recommended)
DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (DirectX 10 recommended)
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express™ k16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended /
≥ A video card compatible with hardware decoding of 4K motion pic tures 
is required when using playback function for 4K motion pictures .
(For example)
 Intel HD Graphics 4000 or higher
 NVIDIA GeForce 600 series or higher
≥ A video memory of 2 GB or more is required when using playback o r 
editing function for 4K motion pictures.
≥ A 4K-compatible monitor and video card is required for 4K resol ution 
playback.
Free hard disk drive 
space Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥
If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during  recording. 
Clear the check box for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in 
[Properties] for the hard disk drive
Sound DirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
Internet connection
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∫
To use the HD Writer AE 5.2
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 t he PC used. Refer to the operating 
environment and notes.
≥ Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or mem ory 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 storag e)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standar d in the OS.
OSWindows 8/Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) 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:
1GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device