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7Select the layout setting on 
[PAGE LAYOUT].
[STANDARD]:Layout specific to the printer
[]: No frame print
[]:Frame print
≥You cannot set page layouts not supported on 
the printer.
8Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press 
the cursor button to print the 
pictures.
≥Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable 
(supplied) after the pictures have been printed.
When you stop printing halfway
Move the cursor button down.
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is 
selected, the number of prints set is canceled 
and the screen returns to step 2. If [NO] is 
selected, all the settings are kept and the screen 
returns to step 3.
≥Avoid the following operations during printing. 
These operations disable proper printing. 
– Disconnecting the USB cable
– Removing the SD card
– Switching the mode dial
– Turning off the power
≥Check the settings for the paper size, print 
quality etc. on the printer.
≥The edges of still pictures recorded on this unit 
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. 
When using a printer with a trimming or 
borderless printing function, cancel this 
function before printing. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the printer for details.)
≥You may not be able to print still pictures 
recorded with other products.
≥When the unit is connected directly to the 
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
≥Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not 
use a USB hub.
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Before using with a computer
*Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
≥When you connect this unit and a computer, always insert the battery and connect the AC adaptor. If 
you do not insert the battery and connect the AC adaptor, operation will not be possible after 
connecting this unit to the computer.
≥We cannot guarantee operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied to read/write 
motion picture data to this unit.
What you can do with a computer
Data typeCan doSoftware used
Motion picture[Copy to PC]
HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 [Write data to media]*
[Copy between media]*
[Easy editing]
Still picturePlaying back on a computerStandard Windows picture viewer or a 
commercially available picture viewer
Copying files to a computer Windows Explorer
Refer to P104 if using a Macintosh.
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The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
ªHD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1
You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures on an SD card to the hard disk of the 
computer, easily edit (split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or 
disc.
[Copy to PC]:
If there is no more available memory on the SD card, copy the data to the hard disk of the computer. 
You can then easily edit it (split or delete scenes etc.).
[Write data to media]:
You can copy motion picture data and still picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD 
card. You can also copy motion picture data to a disc.
[Copy between media]:
You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.
[Easy editing]:
You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the 
computer.
[Format disc]:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Discs are formatted using the UDF 
2.5 file system that supports the AVCHD.
ªDirectX
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c must be installed in order to operate the HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1.
If DirectX is not already installed on your computer, you can install it from the CD-ROM. Click [DirectX] 
and follow the on-screen messages to install it. If you install the software on a computer that is not 
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not 
your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your computer.
Contents on provided CD-ROM
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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please 
read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the 
Software defined in this End User Software 
Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you 
agree to the terms and conditions of this 
Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the 
terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly 
return the Software to Matsushita Electric 
Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors 
or dealers from which you made the purchase. 
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 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 in part solely for back-up 
purposes.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single 
computer at a single location.
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. 
Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers 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 Limitation of Liability
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, Matsushita 
does not warrant that the operation of the 
Software will be uninterrupted or error free. 
Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers 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 violates any 
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must 
destroy the Software and related documentation 
together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s 
own expense.
End User License Agreement
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≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible drive and 
media are necessary for writing to a DVD.)
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through 
USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
computers cannot be used.
≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, 
Windows Me and Windows NT.
≥Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
ªOperating environment for HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1
≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
≥Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible.
≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
Operating environment
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
CPUIntel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz or higher (Intel Pentium 4 HyperThread 
3.0 GHz or higher when a “Preview function” is used)
(including compatible CPU)
RAM512 MB or more (1024 MB or more recommended)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels or 
more recommended)
Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c, and DirectDraw Overlay
64 MB video memory or more
Free hard disk spaceUltra DMA — 100 or more
250 MB or more
≥When writing to a DVD, more than double the amount of free space as 
the disc being created is necessary.
Necessary softwareDirectX 9.0c
≥If you install the software on a computer that is not compatible with 
DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure 
whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your 
computer.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
SoundDirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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≥DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players that do not 
support the AVCHD. 
≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 
not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥If your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing 
data to disc.
≥Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits color) or higher.
Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display] and select 
[Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution] and [Color quality].
ªOperating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
CPUIntel PentiumIII 450 MHz or higher/Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher
RAM128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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Installation
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 any other 
software applications which are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your 
computer while the software is being installed.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the 
computer.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥If the [Setup Menu] screen does not 
appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive 
icon in [My Computer].
2Click [HD Writer Ver1.0E for 
SD1].
≥The software application may not run 
properly if you cancel the installation at any 
point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].
≥Microsoft DirectX 9.0c must be installed in 
order to operate the HD Writer Ver1.0E for 
SD1. (l93)
If you install the software on a computer 
that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the 
computer may not work properly. If you are 
unsure whether or not your computer is 
compatible, contact the maker of your 
computer.
3Click [Next].
4Read carefully through the [End 
User License Agreement], then 
place a check beside [I accept 
the terms of the license 
agreement] if you agree to them 
and click [Next].
≥If you do not agree to the terms and 
conditions of the License Agreement, 
installation is not possible.
≥Continue to follow the on-screen messages 
to install it.
5After the installation is complete, restrictions 
are displayed.
Check the contents, then click [t] 
on the top right of the window.
Installing HD Writer Ver1.0E for 
SD1
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6Click [Finish].
For details on how to use the software 
applications, read the PDF operating 
instructions.
≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or 
later to read the PDF operating instructions.
Select [start] # 
[All Programs (Programs)] # 
[Panasonic] # [HD Writer Ver1.0E 
for SD1] 
# [Manual (PDF Format)].
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software 
applications that you no longer require.
1Select [start] # ([Settings] #) 
[Control Panel] # 
[Add or Remove Programs 
(Applications)].
2Select [HD Writer Ver1.0E for 
SD1], then click [Change/
Remove] ([Change or Remove] or 
[Add/Remove]).
≥Proceed with the uninstallation by following 
the on-screen instructions.
≥After uninstalling the software, be sure to 
reboot the computer. The computer must be rebooted for the 
application to work.
Reading the operating 
instructions of the software 
applications
Software application 
uninstallation
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Connection and recognition
After the software applications are installed, this 
unit must be connected to the computer and be 
correctly recognized by the computer.
≥Connect after installing the software 
applications.
≥Remove the supplied CD-ROM if it is inserted 
in the computer. (If the [Setup Menu] screen is 
displayed, wait until it finishes and then remove 
the CD-ROM.)
≥If the recognition procedure is not 
accomplished properly, operation will not be 
possible after connecting the unit to the 
computer.
≥If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean 
that you have not conducted the installation or 
recognition procedure properly.
1Insert the battery and connect 
the AC adaptor.
≥If you do not insert the battery and connect 
the AC adaptor, operation will not be 
possible after connecting this unit to the 
computer.
2Insert an SD card with recorded 
images in this unit and then set 
the mode dial to   to turn on 
the power.
3Connect this unit and a 
computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
This unit is automatically recognized by the 
computer.
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit 
and computer will not operate properly if the 
plugs are not inserted fully.
≥Do not use any other USB connection cables 
except the supplied one. (Operation is not 
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥When the unit is connected to a computer, 
the operation mode cannot be changed and 
its power cannot be turned off.
In this case, disconnect the USB cable 
(l101).
≥When a computer is accessing the SD card in 
this unit, the card access lamp lights. (When a 
card is being accessed,  appears on the 
LCD monitor.) Do not disconnect the USB 
cable or AC adaptor while the card is being 
accessed as it may damage the data.
≥It may be necessary to reboot the computer 
after connecting this unit to it for the first time.
Connection and recognition 
procedures
PC
A
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When the unit is connected to a computer, it is 
recognized as an external drive.
[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
≥AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV] 
folder.
≥The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in 
the [AVCHDTN] folder.
≥JPEG format still pictures ([IMGA0001.JPG] 
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder. 
These can be opened with picture software that 
supports JPEG pictures.
≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥The DPOF setting files are recorded in the 
[MISC] folder.
ªCopying still pictures recorded 
on the SD card to a computer
Card reader function (mass storage)
When an SD card with recorded data on it is 
inserted into the unit and the unit is connected to 
a computer using a USB cable, the SD card can 
be used as an external drive so that still pictures 
on the card can be copied to the computer with 
Explorer or other programs.
1Set the mode dial on the unit to 
 and connect the unit to the 
computer.
[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My 
Computer].
2Double click the folder that 
contains the files on the 
removable disk ([DCIM] 
# 
[100CDPFP]).
3Drag and drop the files onto the 
destination folder (on the 
computer hard disk).
≥Do not use the computer to delete the SD 
card’s folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be 
possible for this unit to read the SD card.
≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.
≥When data not supported by this unit has been 
recorded on a computer, it will not be 
recognized by this unit.
About the computer display
We recommend HD Writer Ver1.0E for SD1 
for copying motion picture data to and from 
the SD card.
Using Windows Explorer or other programs on 
the computer to copy, move or rename files 
and folders recorded with this unit will result in 
them being unusable with HD Writer Ver1.0E 
for SD1.
BDMV
AVCHDTN
DCIM
100CDPFP
AV C H D
MISC
PRIVATE
Removable DiskPC
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