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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.)
≥ 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 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 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 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 then 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. ( l44, 110)
≥ For setting when connecting the AV multi cable, refer to page 111.
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, a video device or a PC.
≥Please refer to page 123 for details about copying with a DVD burner.
∫ Copying unaltered as 3D images
Recording format: [High Definition]
≥Scenes recorded in [AVCHD 3D] are converted, copied, and saved as 2D image. 
Image will be recorded in 1080/60i picture quality.
≥ The scenes recorded in [SbS 3D] can be copied and stored in unaltered form as 3D 
image.The image is recorded unaltered in side-by-side format.
∫ Copying after conversion to 2D images
Recording format: [Standard] ([XP]/[SP])
Scenes recorded in [AVCHD 3D] or [SbS 3D]  are converted to 2D motion pictures before 
being copied and stored. In this case, 3D image 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 129 for details about dubbing in high-definition picture quality.
3D full high-definition image can be saved by dubbing the scenes recorded in the recording 
mode [AVCHD 3D] to AVCHD 3D compatible device in high-definition picture quality (AVCHD).
≥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.
Copy/Dubbing
3D image storage
Copying with a DVD burner
Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, etc.
About dubbing of scenes recorded in 3D
≥The scenes recorded in [AVCHD 3D] can be dubbed to a Blu-ray disc as 3D image only 
using the AVCHD 3D compatible devices. The scenes recorded in 3D can also be dubbed 
to the AVCHD compatible products, but it will be stored as a high-definition 2D image.
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∫Dubbing in standard picture quality
≥Please refer to page 132 for details about dubbing in standard picture quality.Copying unaltered as 3D motion picture
When [2D/3D DISPLAY] is [2D/3D] or [3D], the 3D motion picture is recorded in side-by-side 
format.
≥The scenes recorded in 2D will be recorded as 2D images when set to [2D/3D], and as 
side-by-side format 3D images when set to [3D].
When [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 picture
Set [2D/3D DISPLAY] to [2D].
Set [3D PLAYBACK] to [2D].
≥Set [CONV. 2D TO 3D] to [OFF] ( l120)
≥ Please refer to page 121 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.
≥Select [VIDEO]  > [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]  > [AVCHD 3D] or [SbS 3D].
≥ When selecting scenes, select ones marked with   (Blue) or   on the thumbnail 
display.
≥ When selecting by date, select a date marked with   (Blue) or   from the list of 
dates. : [VIDEO SETUP]
 # [2D/3D DISPLAY]  # [2D/3D] or [3D]
: [SETUP]  # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [AUTO]
: [VIDEO SETUP]  # [2D/3D DISPLAY]  # [2D]
: [SETUP]  # [3D PLAYBACK]  # [2D]
Copying between SD card and built-in memory [HC-X900M]
: [COPY]  # [] or []
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MENU
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≥Please refer to page 136 for details about copying with HD Writer AE 4.1.
When you use HD Writer AE 4.1 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 motion picture.)
j Copying in Blu-ray disc or AVCHD format
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D motion picture.)
j Copying in DVD-Video format
(Scenes recorded in 3D will be converte d to 2D motion picture when copied.)
j Editing
j Online sharing
(Convert the scenes recorded in 3D to 2D motion picture when uploading.)
j Playing back on a PC
(To play back 3D image, confirm it is supporting the environment to view in 3D) ( l140)
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D are not supported by iMovie’11.
Using HD Writer AE 4.1
Using a Mac
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HD Writer AE 4.1You 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 4.1, the software installed in the supplied 
CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 4.1 (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 4.1 installed. ( l142)
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 4.1Data type
Copying data to a PC:
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D motion pictures.
≥ 3D still pictures and 2D still pictur es are copied for the 3D still pictures.
Motion 
picture and 
still picture
Copying in Blu-ray disc or AVCHD format:
≥
The scenes recorded in 3D, 1080/60p can be copied as 3D image, 
1080/60p. ( l137: Important Notice)
≥
iFrame scenes and scenes saved in MP4 cannot be copied to Blu-ray disc 
or AVCHD format.
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be converted to 2D image when copied.
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.
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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 145 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. 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 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 4.1, 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 142 about the connection of this unit and a PC.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. ( l145)
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
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 4.1 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 AVCHD 
3D or 1080/60p, equipment is required that supports AVCHD 3D and 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.
What can be done with the HD Writer AE 4.1Data type
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End User License Agreement
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Licensee may make a single copy of the 
Software in whole or a part solely for back-up 
purpose.
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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 4.1
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 
the 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 AVCHD 3D or 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)
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To use 3D playback function
* Make sure that you are using the latest version of a 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, ad ministrative account and standard account users only can 
use this software. (An administrative account 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)
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
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 (32bit/64bit) 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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