Panasonic Hdc Sd60 Operating Instructions

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With a PC
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 su pplied software applications. (A compatible 
BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/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 2.0
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 
ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows 7 Ultimate
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 a playback function or MPEG2 output 
function is used.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when 
using the editing or Continuous Photo Playback function.
RAM Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1 GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
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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 BD/DVD drives.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on Microsof t Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP 
Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on 64 bit edi tions of Windows XP and Windows Vista.
≥ 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, administrative account and standard account users only can 
use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this 
software.)
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 2.0
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.
≥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.
Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more (1280k 1024 
pixels or more recommended)
Windows Vista/
Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card 
(DirectX 10 recommended) with DirectDraw overlay
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express
™k 16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk 
drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or more
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥
When writing to a DVD/BD/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
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∫Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 
ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows 7 Ultimate
CPU Windows Vista/Windows 7: 32-bit (k86) Intel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz 
or higher processor
Windows XP: Intel Pentium
III 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 
400 MHz or higher
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or higher
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or higher
Windows XP: 128 MB or higher (256 MB or higher recommended)
InterfaceUSB port
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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With a PC
Setup
1
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 all applications that are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
≥ Explanation of operations and screens is based on Windows Vista.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.≥The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe]  # [Continue].
≥ If the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start]  # [Computer] (or 
double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [PANASONIC].
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].
4Select the country or region where you 
live, then click [Next].
≥ If the country or region cannot be selected, select 
[NTSC Area].
≥ When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes].
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5Select where the application is to be 
installed, then click [Next].
6Select [Yes] or [No] to create shortcut.
≥A message regarding the playback in the environment 
used may be displayed depending on the performance 
of the PC used. Click [OK] after confirming.
7When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
Check the contents, then close the window.
8Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click [Finish].
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer AE 2.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1Select [Start]  # 
[Control Panel]  # 
[Uninstall a Program].
2Select [HD Writer AE 2.0], then 
click [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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With a PC
Setup
2
Connecting to a PC
≥Connect this unit to the PC after the  software applications are installed.
≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
A USB cable (supplied)
1Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
≥It is possible to use the unit connected to the PC with the batteries only, but you will not be 
able to write data into the unit.
≥ Connect with the AC adaptor when using the Conversion Assist Function.
2Turn on the unit.
≥This function is available in all modes.
3Connect this unit to a PC.≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen 
to turn the LCD monitor on.
≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer AE 2.0 is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. ( l11 9 )
≥ When HD Writer AE 2.0 is not installed, a USB function selection screen will appear. Touch 
[PC]. When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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≥When the unit is connected to a PC, 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 access lamp is on or card 
access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ /
Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or built-in 
memory access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is on or 
HDD access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD 
card slots built into PCs and some SD ca rd readers are not compatible with the SDHC 
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card.
∫ 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-SD60/SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-TM55/SD USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-TM55/MEM USB 
Device] is selected and click [OK].
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-TM60/SD USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-TM60/MEM USB 
Device] is selected and click [OK].
Verify [MATSHITA HDC-HS60/SD USB Device] or [MATSHITA HDC-HS60/HDD USB 
Device] is selected and click [OK].
∫Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices
When using the battery, if you turn off the uni t and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc 
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to 
the PC with the power of this unit turned on.
≥ Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all 
the way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes. When charging is finished, the status 
indicator turns off.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator  flashes rapidly for approx. 1 minute, or when 
it does not light at all. Charge using the AC adaptor. ( l23)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
≥ Use the AC adapter to charge the large capacity battery (VW-VBK360; optional).
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 136.
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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 [Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
//
Example folder structure of built-in 
memory or HDD: * [CAM_MEM] is displayed when using the 
/, and 
[CAM_HDD] is displa yed when using the 
.
The following data will be recorded.
1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG 
format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.)
2 JPEG format still pictures recorded 
in Hi-speed Burst Shooting Mode
3 JPEG format still pictures created 
from the motion picture
4 The DPOF setting files
5 The motion picture thumbnails
6 AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.)
7 Files for Intelligent Scene Selection 
playback
∫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 Double click the folder that contains 
the still pictures. ([DCIM]  # 
[100CDPFQ] etc.)
2 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 unusable 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 AE 2.0 
to copy or write back motion picture data.
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 AE 2.0.
It is impossible to write data to the built-in 
memory or HDD on the unit from a PC.
CAM_SD
AVCHDTNBDMV
DCIM100CDPFQ
AVCHD
MISC
PRIVATE
101CDPFR
IISVPL
102CDPFS
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CAM_MEM/CAM_HDD*
AVCHDTNBDMV
DCIM100CDPFQ
101CDPFR
AVCHD MISC
IISVPL
102CDPFS
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With a PC
Using with a PC
1
Starting HD Writer AE 2.0
≥When using HD Writer AE 2.0 on Windows XP,  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 AE 2.0 on Windows Vi sta/Windows 7, 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]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer AE 2.0]  # 
[HD Writer AE].
≥ 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]  # [Panasonic]  # [HD Writer AE 2.0]  # 
[Operating Instructions].
Reading the operating instructions of the software 
applications
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