Panasonic Hdc Sdx1 Operating Instructions

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Copy/Dubbing
With this unit/other 
products
2
Dubbing images onto 
other video devices
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 change the mode 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. ( l41, 91)
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 instructions for the device you are connecting to or read 
the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
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AV MULTI
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 multi cables except 
the supplied one.
A AV multi cable (supplied)
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With a PC
Before using
1
What you can do with a 
PC
HD Writer AE 2.6XYou can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs (BD), 
DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 2.6X, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 2.6 X (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
∫ Smart wizard
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect this unit to a PC with 
HD Writer AE 2.6 X installed. ( l110)
Copy to PC:
You can copy motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs.
Copy to disc:
You can copy to disc in high definition picture quality or conventional standard picture quality 
(MPEG2 format).
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen instructions for easy copying.
Available functionData typeSoftware required
Copying data to a PC Motion 
picture and  still picture CD-ROM (supplied):
HD Writer AE 2.6
X
Copying in BD/AVCHD format*
* MP4 scenes cannot be copied to BD/AVCHD 
format. 
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality 
(MPEG2 format).
Motion 
picture
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC≥
Title, Transition, Delete partially, Divide Scene
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2
≥
Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Online sharing:
You can upload motion pictures on the Internet 
and share them with your family and friends.
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.
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≥Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the 
software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the 
Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied 
with the unit.
≥ 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.
∫ About Conversion Assist Function
When you want to convert the recording quality and write to media, the “Conversion Assist 
Function”, which is a linking function between this unit and the HD Writer AE 2.6 X, is 
activated by connecting this unit to the PC wit h the USB cable. When the “Conversion Assist 
Function” is used, it is possible to write to media faster than when operating only on PC.
≥ Please refer to page 110 for details about the connection of this unit and a PC.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the software for details. ( l113)
Available functionData typeSoftware required
Playing back on a PC
Still 
picture HD Writer AE 2.6
X or 
Standard Windows 
picture viewer or a 
commercially available 
picture viewer
Copying still pictures to a PC (l 112)Windows Explorer
Refer to page 114 if using a Mac.
Important Notice≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html≥Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 2.6 X 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 
License 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 Panasonic Corporation 
(“Panasonic”), 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 a part solely for back-
up purposes.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one 
computer, and may not use it on more than 
one computer.
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. Panasonic, 
and its distributors 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 Indemnification
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, Panasonic does not 
warrant that the operation of the Software 
will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic 
or any of its distributors 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 
contravenes any of the terms and conditions 
of this Agreement. In this event, 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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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 2.6X
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSMicrosoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)
 ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate
CPUIntel 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 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista: 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.
≥ 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 2.6X
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 (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Enterprise Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit)
 ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate
CPU Windows Vista/Windows 7: 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP: Intel PentiumIII 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 
400 MHz or higher
RAM Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows Vista Home Basic: 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise:
1 GB or more
Windows XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more 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 2.6 X
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 2.6 X], 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.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
4Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.
≥The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer AE 2.6 X is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. ( l11 2 )
≥ When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
≥ When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen 
to turn the LCD monitor on.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ When the unit is connected to a PC, it 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.
≥ 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.
≥ When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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