Panasonic Hdc Sd100 Operating Instructions

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∫To copy the data on a new disc successively after confirming the contents 
of the copied disc by playing it back
≥The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. 
(l102)
≥Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while 
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying, the last scene copied to a disc is automatically 
divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥The number of discs necessary for copying is automatically calculated. However, copying may be 
completed using less discs than the number displayed if there is other data on the SD card or if 
scenes were automatically divided.
≥When the disc that was copied to is played back on another device, the picture may momentarily stop 
at the points where the scenes switch.
DISC COPYPress the DISC COPY button on the playback 
thumbnail view to display the selection screen in 
Step 2, so that you can copy data again.
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≥Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or where motion 
pictures have been recorded in AVCHD format can be played back. It may not be possible to 
play back discs recorded on other devices.
1Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l96)
≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV with HDMI mini cable, component cable or AV 
cable. (l88)
2Use the cursor button to select [ ] (disc playback) tab.
A(Destination disc for motion pictures)
Disc playback tabB(Destination disc for still pictures)
Disc playback tab
3Select the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still pictures. 
(l74, 79)
≥It will return to Step 5 on page 97 when [EXIT] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥Press the DISC COPY button in thumbnail view to display the selection screen for copying data to a 
disc. The data can be copied to a new disc inserted in the DVD burner. (l101)
Playing back the copied disc
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≥Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l96)
∫Formatting discs
This is for initializing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW 
discs.
≥Select [ ] tab.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, 
then all the data recorded on the disc will be 
erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
Select the menu. (l29)
≥When the confirmation message appears, 
select [YES], then press the cursor button.
≥When formatting is complete, press the MENU 
button to exit the message screen.
≥Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format 
discs. You may no longer be able to use the 
discs if you format them on another device 
such as a PC etc.
∫Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or 
DVD-RW disc when copying to it so that it is not 
formatted by mistake when you insert it in 
another device.
≥Select [ ] tab.
1Select the menu. (l29)
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥We recommend setting [AUTO PROTECT] to 
[ON] in order to prevent accidental deletion on 
other devices. 
If a disc that you copied to is inserted in 
another device without protecting it, a message 
may be displayed prompting you to format the 
disc. If the disc is formatted, important data will 
be erased and the process cannot be 
reversed.
2Copy to the disc. (l98)
≥The copied disc is write protected when it is 
ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON].
To release the disc protection
≥If you format a disc, the auto protection is 
released. Please be aware that if a disc is 
formatted, then all the data recorded on the 
disc is erased and cannot be recovered.
≥The disc will need to be re-formatted on the 
device you will use.
∫Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc, 
the number of recorded scenes and whether or 
not the disc is finalized is displayed.
≥Select [ ] tab.
Select the menu. (l29)
≥Press the MENU button to exit the information 
screen.
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information)
[DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] # [YES]
[DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON]
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS] # [YES]
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With other 
products
2
Dubbing images onto other 
video device
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
≥Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1Connect this unit to a video device and then set the mode dial to  .
≥Set [AV JACK] to [AV OUT]. (l92)
2Start playback on this unit.
3Start 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. 
(l33, 90)
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 of 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 /
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 cables except the 
supplied one.
AAV cable (supplied)
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With other 
products
3
With a printer (PictBridge)
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. 
(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct 
printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to 
connect the camera to a PC.
≥Turn on this unit. (This function is available in all modes.)
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect this unit to a printer.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥Do not use any other USB connection cables 
except the supplied one. (Operation is not 
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
2Select [PictBridge] and press the 
cursor button.
≥If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or 
continues to flash, disconnect and then 
reconnect the USB cable.
3Select a still picture to be printed, 
then press the cursor button.
4Select the desired number of prints, 
then press the cursor button.
≥You can set up to 9 prints.
≥To cancel the setting, set the number of prints 
to [0].
≥Up to 8 files can be set in succession by 
repeating steps 3 and 4.
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5Press the MENU button to 
display the PictBridge menus.
6Select the date print setting on 
[DATE PRINT].
≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, this 
setting is unavailable.
7Select the paper size setting on 
[PAPER SIZE].
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4k5 INCH]: L size
[5k7 INCH]: 2L size
[4k6 INCH]: Postcard size
[A4]: A4 size
≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on 
the printer.
8Select the desired 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.
9Select [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 3. 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.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the SD card cover and removing 
the SD card
jSwitching the mode dial
jTurn the unit off
≥Check the settings for the paper size, print 
quality etc. on the printer.
≥The print quality varies with paper size.
≥The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit 
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off. 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.)
≥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.
MENU
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
108Before using
11 3Setup
11 7Using with a PC
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Before using
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What you can do with a PC
Software requiredAvailable functionData type
CD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer 2.6E for HDC
*1Copying data to a PC:
AMotion/Still pictures
Motion 
picture and 
still picture Copying in 
AVCHD format
*2:
AMotion/Still 
pictures
BMotion 
pictures
Copying in DVD-Video 
format
*3:
BMotion pictures
≥Converted to conventional 
standard quality (MPEG2 
format).
Motion 
picture Easy editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥Split, merge, delete
≥Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition 
picture quality on a PC.
Formatting discs:
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 format.
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*1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer 2.6E (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
*2 Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
*3 Compatible media are discs (DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
≥We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write motion 
picture.
≥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.
≥Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a PC. (Operation is not 
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
∫To use the HD Writer 2.6E
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 on page 111.
≥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.
Software requiredAvailable functionData type
Standard Windows picture 
viewer or a commercially 
available picture viewerPlaying back on a PC
Still picture
Windows Explorer Copying still pictures to a PC (l116)
Refer to page 118 if using a Macintosh.
Important Notice
≥Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2.6E 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.
≥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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