Panasonic Hc X1000 Owners Manual

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When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with 
equivalent authorisation. (If you do not have authorisation to do this, consult your manager.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close all applications that a re running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the softwa re is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7.
∫ Installing HD Writer XE 2.0
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer XE 2.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications t hat you no longer require.
1Select [Start] # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a Program].
2Select [HD Writer XE 2.0], then click [Uninstall].≥Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen inst ructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC.
≥ To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account.
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest acco unt.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer XE 2.0]  # 
[HD Writer XE 2.0].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the P DF operating instructions of the 
software.
≥ 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 XE 2.0]  # [Operating 
Instructions].
Installation
Check the website below to download/install the software.
≥ The software is available for download until the end of Decembe r 2018.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/f_xe20.html
Starting HD Writer XE 2.0
Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 
						

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≥In this Owner’s Manual, “USB hard  disk drive” is indicated as “USB HDD”.
If you connect a USB HDD (commercially-available) to this unit  by using a USB Connection Cable 
(supplied with USB hard disk), you can copy motion pictures and  still pictures recorded on this unit 
to a USB HDD.
It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to t he USB HDD.
≥ This unit supports USB 3.0.
≥ You can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit  while maintaining the image quality.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the USB HDD for how t o use it.
Preparing for copying/playing back
≥In the following cases, a USB HDD cannot be used by connecting  it to this unit:
j A USB HDD with a capacity below 32 GB or above 2 TB
j When a USB HDD has two or more partitions
j If a USB HDD is in a format other than FAT32 or exFAT
j When connected by using a USB hub
≥ You cannot copy scenes recorded on an SDXC Memory Card to a USB  HDD in FAT32 format.
A USB Connection Cable (supplied with USB hard disk)
B USB HDD (commercially-available)
≥ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor
Copy/Dubbing
Copying/playing back with a USB HDD
Refer to the following support site for information about USB H DD.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
(This Site is English only)
When the USB HDD that requires formatting is connected, a messa ge is displayed. Follow the 
instructions on the screen to format it.
Once the USB HDD has been formatted, all data stored on it will  be deleted. The data cannot be 
recovered.
This unit formats the USB HDD in exFAT.
USB3.0
HOST 
						

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1Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with USB HDD) to the USB HDD.≥If you are using a bus-powered or portable USB HDD, this unit c an supply power to the USB HDD 
by USB Connection Cable (supplied with USB HDD).
2Connect the AC adaptor to this unit.≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  running down.
3Turn on this unit, and press the THUMBNAIL button to switch to  Playback 
Mode.
4Set [USB MODE] to [HOST]. ( l161)
5Connect this unit to the USB HDD with the USB Connection Cable  (supplied 
with USB hard disk).
≥ It may take several minutes until the connection is completed.
6Touch the desired item.
≥You can perform the following operations by connecting the USB  HDD containing scenes and still 
pictures copied from this unit to another device.
j Saving the scenes and still pictures on a PC or copying them ba ck from the PC to the USB 
HDD. Use HD Writer XE 2.0 to perform these operations. : [OTHER FUNCTION] 
# [USB MODE] # [HOST]
[Simple copy]:Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit th at 
have not been copied yet. ( l105 )
[Copy selected files]:Allows you to select desired scenes/still pictures, and then 
copy. ( l105 )
[Playback from External 
Drive]:Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in a USB HDD on 
this unit. ( l106 )
[Safe Removal]:Allows you to safely remove this unit and a USB HDD.
When the USB HDD is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray disc recorder, a 
message prompting to format the USB HDD may display. All the sc enes and still pictures 
recorded on the USB HDD will be erased if formatted. Do not for mat as important data will 
get erased and it will be impossible to restore.
MENU 
						

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∫
Points to check before copying
≥When using a USB HDD for the first time, or using a USB HDD tha t has been used with 
other devices, first run [FORMAT MEDIA].
≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of fre e space on the USB HDD.
≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer:
jThere are lots of scenes
≥ If you copy protected scenes or still pictures, the protection  setting of the copied scenes or still 
pictures are canceled.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
∫ Formatting
This is for initializing the USB HDD.
≥Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data  recorded on the media is 
erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC  etc.
≥ Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback from Exter nal Drive].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to exit the message s creen.
≥ Connect this unit and the USB HDD to format.
You may no longer be able to use the USB HDD if you format them  on another device such as a 
PC etc.
≥ This unit formats the USB HDD in exFAT.
∫ Displaying media information
The used space of the USB HDD can be checked.
≥Connect this unit to the USB HDD and touch [Playback from Exter nal Drive].
≥ If you touch [CHANGE MEDIA], you can switch the display between the SD card 1, SD card 2, 
and USB HDD.
Before you delete the data on the SD card after copying is complete, be sure to play back 
the USB HDD to check that they have been copied to correctly. (
l106)
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [FORMAT MEDIA]  # [EXTERNAL]
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
MENU
MENU 
						

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Simple copy
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. (l102)
2Touch [Simple copy].≥When [Copy selected files] or [Playback from External Drive] is  selected, terminate the 
connection with the USB HDD ( l106 ), and then perform the operation of Step 1.
≥ You can also copy selected files by touching [COPY] in the menu .
3Touch the media you want to copy.
4Touch [YES].
5Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Touch [CANCEL] while copying.
Copy selected files
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for copying. ( l102)
2Touch [Copy selected files].≥You can also copy selected files by touching [COPY] in the menu .
3Touch the media you want to copy.
4Touch the desired items following the instructions on the scree n.≥(When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the   indi cation appears on the 
thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the op eration.
≥ (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 continuously.
5Touch [EXIT] when the copy complete message is displayed.≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Touch [CANCEL] while copying.
[]:When copying from the SD card 1 to the USB HDD.
[]:When copying from the SD card 2 to the USB HDD. 
						

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Playing back the External Drive
≥Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by conn ecting this unit to the USB 
HDD or copied with HD Writer XE 2.0 can be played back.
A USB Connection Cable (supplied with USB hard disk)
B USB HDD (commercially-available)
1Connect this unit to the USB HDD to prepare for playback. ( l102)≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. ( l89)
2Touch [Playback from External Drive].
3Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then pla y it back.≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing ba ck motion pictures or still 
pictures. ( l79, 83 )
To terminate the connection between this unit and the USB HDD
Touch the play mode select icon ( l79) and then touch  .
≥ Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to play back by touching the play mode select icon.
When the USB HDD is connected, the   (USB HDD) can be selected f rom the displayed media 
types. ( l79)
≥ In the following cases, when you have touched a play mode selec t icon and selected the 
recording format for playback, this unit will be restarted to change the system frequency. After the 
restart, perform Step 2.
j When you have switched recording format from [C4K/24p 100M] to  a different option.
j When you have switched recording format from an option other th an [C4K/24p 100M] to [C4K/
24p 100M]
≥ Deleting scenes and still pictures on the USB HDD may take time .
≥ You cannot set the [SCENE PROTECT] during playback of   (USB HDD) .
USB3.0
HOST 
						

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Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.
* You can dub AVCHD scenes and scenes in the recording mode opti on [MP4]. Note that among 
these scenes, those with a recording format size of 4K (3840 k2160) cannot be dubbed.
Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCH D) picture quality or MP4. In 
such a case, connect with the AV cable (commercially-available)  and dub with standard picture 
quality. ( l11 0 )
≥ For the positions of the SD card  slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV cable, refer 
to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
Copy/Dubbing
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, 
video device, etc.
Equipment used  for dubbingDubbing picture qualityTo   d u b
Equipment with SD card slot High-definition picture 
quality* Insert the SD card directly 
(
l 108 )
Equipment with USB 
terminal High-definition picture 
quality* Connect with supplied 
USB cable (l
108)
Equipment without 
SD card slot or USB  terminal Standard picture quality
This can be played back on 
equipment incompatible with 
high-definition (AVCHD), so it 
is convenient if you are 
dubbing for distribution. Connect with AV cable 
(commercially-available) 
(
l 11 0 )
You can dub scenes recorded with [REC MODE] set to [AVCHD] to a  Panasonic Blu-ray 
disc recorder or a Panasonic DVD recorder that supports high-de finition (AVCHD).
≥ Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you ma y not be able to copy 
in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details , see the operating 
instructions of your recorder.
≥ You can dub scenes recorded with [REC MODE] set to [MP4] to a P anasonic Blu-ray disc 
recorder that supports MP4 format.
≥ Scenes recorded with [REC FORMAT] set to [PS 1080/60p] can be du bbed to a Blu-ray disc 
only by using a device that supports AVCHD Progressive. When thi s unit is connected to a 
device that does not support AVCHD Progressive, scenes recorded  with [REC FORMAT] set 
to [PS 1080/60p] are not displayed.
≥ Note that the equipment described may not be available in certa in countries and 
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≥You cannot dub scenes in the recording mode option [MOV(LPCM)]  or [MP4(LPCM)].
≥ When [SYSTEM FREQ] is set to a broadcasting system different fro m that of your region, 
dubbing may not be possible.
≥ When dubbing scenes in the recording mode option [MP4] that hav e a recording format size of 4K 
(3840k 2160), use HD Writer XE 2.0 to convert their format to FHD (1920 k1080). For details, 
refer to the operating instructions for HD Writer XE 2.0. ( l97)
∫ To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
∫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.
≥ Tu r n   o n   t h e   u n i t .
≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback  Mode. (l22)
A USB cable (supplied)
B Turn the left 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.
1Set [USB MODE] to [DEVICE]. ( l161)
2Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definitio n (AVCHD) 
compatible DVD recorder.
≥ The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of  the unit.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
: [OTHER FUNCTION] # [USB MODE] # [DEVICE]
DEVICE
USB3.0
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MENU 
						

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3Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.≥When you select an option othe r than [RECORDER], reconnect the  USB cable.
4Touch 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.
5Dubbing through operations on the Blu-ray disc recorder or high -definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Do not touch [CHANGE MEDIA] on the screen of the unit during du bbing.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Opera tion is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥ 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 2 to 5.
≥ You cannot switch the Recording Mode/Playback Mode by pressing  the THUMBNAIL button on 
this unit while the Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder is co nnected. 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 ( ) app ears on the unit screen or 
the access lamp is on.
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or batte ry 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 termin al, 
or using a video device
You can dub by connecting an AV cable (commercially-available).
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery  running down.
≥ Press the THUMBNAIL button to switch this unit to the Playback  Mode. (l22)
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 s topping recording on the recorder.
≥When this unit and the TV are connected with an AV cable (comme rcially-available), even if you 
set [HDMI RESOLUTION] ( l92) to [DOWN CONV.], scenes in the  recording format option [C4K/
24p 100M] cannot be output.
≥ Some screens, such as the menu screen, may be displayed in redu ced sizes on the TV.
≥ If the date and time display and  function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. 
( l 92, 154)
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 w hich the unit is 
connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the 
video device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
A AV cable (commercially-available)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide-screen TV, the i mages 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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