Panasonic Hdc Sd9 Operating Instructions

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≥Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then select [PLAY DISC]. (l86)
∫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. (l27)
≥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 [ ] (motion picture playback) of 
[] tab.
1Select the menu. (l27)
≥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. (l87)
≥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 [ ] (motion picture playback) of 
[] tab.
Select the menu. (l27)
≥Press the MENU button to exit the information 
screen.
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting/Auto protect/Displaying disc information)
[DISC SETUP] or [SETUP] # 
[FORMAT DISC] # [YES]
[DISC SETUP] # [AUTO PROTECT] # [ON]
[DISC SETUP] # [INFORMATION] # [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 switch to  .
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. 
(l30, 80)
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.
VIDEO
A/V
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.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥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.
≥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.
PHOTO
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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 switch
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
96Before using
101Setup
105Using with a PC
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Before using
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What you can do with a PC
*1 Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
*2 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer 2.5E (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Data typeAvailable functionSoftware required
Motion 
pictureCopying data to a 
PC:
AMotion/Still 
picturesCD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer 2.5E for HDC
*2
Writing data to 
media*1:
AMotion/Still 
pictures
BMotion pictures
Copying data 
between media
*1:
CMotion pictures
Easy editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC≥Split, merge, delete
≥Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥Creating a DVD Video disc
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data on an SD card or 
a DVD disc 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.
Still picturePlaying back on a PC Standard Windows picture 
viewer or a commercially 
available picture viewer
Copying still pictures to a PC (l104) Windows Explorer
Refer to page 106 if using a Macintosh.
A
B
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≥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.)
Important Notice
≥Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer 2.5E 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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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 PC
Licensee may only use the Software on a single 
PC 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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Before using
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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 2.5E for HDC
PCIBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
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.)
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, French and Spanish.
≥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
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
CPUWindows Vista: Intel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz or higher
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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