Panasonic Hdc Sd100 Operating Instructions

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Before using
2
Operating environment
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer 
drive and media are necessary for writing to a 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.
jOperation on an upgraded OS.
jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT.
∫Operating environment for HD Writer 2.6E for HDC
PCIBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
CPUIntel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
≥Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, Intel Pentium D 3.2 GHz or higher 
or AMD Athlon
™64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended 
when a playback function or MPEG2 output function is used.
≥Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using the 
seamless conversion function.
RAMWindows Vista: 1024 MB or more
Windows XP/2000: 512 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)
Windows Vista: DirectX 10 compatible video card
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express
™k16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk drive 
spaceUltra DMA — 100 or more
300 MB or more (for installing the application)
≥When writing to a DVD, more than double the amount of free space as 
the disc being created is necessary.
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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, 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-monitor environment.
≥If using Windows XP/2000, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using 
Windows Vista, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An 
administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)
∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
Necessary softwareWindows Vista: DirectX 10
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c
≥If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with 
DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether 
or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.
SoundDirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
PCIBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Business or Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise or Service Pack 1
CPUWindows Vista: 32-bit (k86) Intel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz or higher processor
Windows XP/2000: Intel PentiumIII 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 
400 MHz or higher
RAMWindows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Ultimate/Business/Enterprise:
1GB or more
Windows XP/2000: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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Setup
1
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have 
authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
≥If the installation screen does not appear 
automatically, double-click the CD-ROM drive 
icon in [My Computer (Computer)].
2Click [Next].
3Read 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.
4Continue to follow the on-screen 
messages to install HD Writer 
2.6E.
≥If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c 
must be installed in order to operate HD Writer 
2.6E.
Depending on the operating environment, you 
may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. Click 
[Yes] to install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not 
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not 
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not 
your PC is compatible, contact the PC 
manufacturer.
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5After the installation is complete, restrictions 
are displayed.
Check the contents, then close 
the window.
6Click [Finish].
∫Uninstalling HD Writer 2.6E
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1Select [start] # ([Settings] #) 
[Control Panel] # 
[Add or Remove Programs 
(Applications)] or [Uninstall a 
program].2Select [HD Writer 2.6E for HDC], 
then click [Change/Remove] 
([Change or Remove] or [Add/
Remove]) or [Uninstall].
≥Proceed with the uninstallation by following the 
on-screen instructions.
≥After uninstalling the software, be sure to 
reboot the PC.
The PC must be rebooted for the 
application to work.
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Setup
2
Connection and recognition
After the software applications are installed, this unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly 
recognized by the PC.
≥Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
AUSB cable (supplied)
1Connect this unit to the AC 
adaptor.
2Turn on the unit.
≥This function is available in all modes.
3Connect this unit to a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go.≥Do not use any other USB connection cables 
except the supplied one. (Operation is not 
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
4Select [PC CONNECT] and press 
the cursor button.
≥This unit is automatically detected by the PC.
≥[AVCHD CONNECT] is for future expansion 
menu.
≥When the unit is connected to a PC, the 
operation mode cannot be changed and its 
power cannot be turned off.Disconnect the USB cable, before turning 
this unit off.
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC 
adaptor while the card access lamp is on or 
card access icon ( ) appears on the unit 
screen. Doing so may damage the data.
∫If the driver has not been 
recognized properly
Use the following methods to enable it to be 
recognized.
Method 1:
Turn off the unit and your PC once and try 
verifying again.
Method 2:
Remove the SD card and try verifying again.
Method 3:
Try connecting the unit to another USB port on 
your PC.
∫To disconnect USB cable safely
1 Double click the   ( ) icon in task 
tray displayed on the PC.
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon 
may not be displayed.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and 
click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA HDC-SD100/SD USB 
Device] is selected and click [OK].
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When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥[Removable Disk] (Example:  ) is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
1Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format
* 
can be stored. ([IMGA0001.JPG] etc.)
2Still pictures are stored in JPEG format* 
when recorded in HD hi-speed burst 
shooting mode.
3JPEG format still picture* created from 
the motion picture will be recorded.
* These can be opened with picture software 
that supports JPEG pictures.
4The DPOF setting files are recorded.
5The motion picture thumbnails are 
recorded.
6AVCHD format motion picture files are 
saved. ([00000.MTS] etc.)
7Files for intelligent scene selection 
playback are recorded.
∫Copying your still pictures to 
your PC
Card reader function (mass storage)
Still pictures recorded with this unit can be 
copied to the PC with Explorer or other 
programs.
1 Connect this unit to the PC and then 
select [PC CONNECT].
2 Double click the folder that contains the 
still pictures on the removable disk 
([DCIM] # [100CDPFQ] etc.).
3 Drag and drop the still pictures onto the 
destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so 
may make the SD card unuseable in this unit.
≥When data not supported by this unit has been 
recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by 
this unit.
≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.
About the PC display
We recommend using HD Writer 2.6E to copy 
or write back motion picture data recorded on 
an SD card.
Using Windows Explorer or other programs on 
the PC to copy, move or rename files and 
folders recorded with this unit will result in 
them being unusable with HD Writer 2.6E.
Removable Disk
AVCHDTN
BDMV
DCIM
100CDPFQ
AVCHD
MISC
P R I VAT E
101CDPFR
IISVPL
102CDPFS
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Using with a 
PC
1
Starting HD Writer 2.6E
≥When using HD Writer 2.6E on Windows XP/2000, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with 
a login name equally authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, you cannot 
use the applications.
≥When using HD Writer 2.6E on Windows Vista, log on to your computer as Administrator (or with a 
login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a 
user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used.
(On the PC)
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.6E] 
# [HD Writer].
≥For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF 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 (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer 2.6E] 
# [Operating Instructions].
Reading the operating instructions of the software 
applications
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Using with a 
PC
2
If using Macintosh
≥HD Writer 2.6E is not available for Macintosh.
∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫Copying still pictures on PC
1Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT] and press the cursor button.
3Double-click [NO NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on the desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] or [101CDPFR] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to acquire 
or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the PC.
∫To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [NO NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
PCMacintosh
OSMac OS X 10.4
Mac OS X 10.5
CPUPowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
RAM64 MB or more
InterfaceUSB port
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
Backup
With a PC
Others
120Indications
125Helpful hints
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Indications
1
Indications
∫Recording indications
Motion picture recording
AStill picture recording
(when the   button is pressed halfway)
Remaining battery power 
(l24)
1h30mRemaining battery time (l24)
R 1h20mRemaining time for motion 
picture recording (l43)
0h00m00sElapsed recording time (l43)
NOV 1 2008
12:34PMDate indication (l33)
Time indication (l33)
World time setting (l34)
Motion picture recording mode 
(l44)
HA mode
HG mode
HX mode
HE mode
 (White)
 (Green)Card recording possible status
Recognizing the card
¥/; (Red)Recording (l41)
; (Green)Recording pause (l41)
PRE-REC (l45)
Auto mode (l39)
1h30mHG19 2 0R 1h20m
1/100OPEN
0dB
AW B
0h00m00s
MF
30002.1M
1+
PRE-REC
24P
NOV  1 2008 12:34PM
MEGA
PRE-REC
AUTO
Manual mode (l64)
Intelligent auto mode (l51)
Normal mode
Portrait mode
Scenery mode
Spotlight mode
Low light mode
MFManual focus (l70)
Manual zoom (l70)
White balance (l71)
Auto white balance
Sunny mode
Cloudy mode
Indoor mode 1
Indoor mode 2
Manual adjustment mode
1/100Shutter speed (l72)
OPEN, F2.0Iris value (l72)
0dBGain value (l72)
Scene mode (l64)
Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Snow mode
Beach mode
Sunset mode
Fireworks mode
Scenery mode
, Power LCD (l35)
Image stabilizer (l50)
Zebra (l67)
Picture adjustment (l67)
24p digital cinema (l58)
HD hi-speed burst shooting 
(l60)
Digital cinema color (l62)MNL
AW B
1+2+
24P
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