Panasonic Hdc Sx5 Operating Instructions

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With other products
7Select the paper size setting on 
[PAPER SIZE].
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4t5 INCH]: L size
[5t7 INCH]: 2L size
[4t6 INCH]: Postcard size
[A4]: A4 size
≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on 
the printer.
8Select the 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 4.
≥Avoid the following operations during printing. 
These operations disable proper printing. 
jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the card slot cover and removing 
the SD card
jSwitching the mode dial
jTurning off the power
≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of 
print, etc. on the printer.
≥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.)
≥You may not be able to print still pictures 
recorded with other products.
≥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.
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Before using with a computer
* Compatible media are SD card and discs (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL).
≥Be sure to finalize all discs other than DVD-RAM on this unit before using them with a computer.
≥You cannot write data to a disc when this unit is connected to a PC. Insert a media in the DVD writing 
drive on the computer and copy the data.
≥Operation is not guaranteed when reading or writing motion picture data using software other than 
that supplied with this unit.
≥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 computer. (Operation is not 
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
What you can do with a computer
Data typeAvailable functionsSoftware used
Motion pictureCopying data to a computer
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD Writing data to media
*
Copying data between media*
Playing back on a computer
Easy editing
Converting to MPEG2
Creating a DVD-Video disc
Still picturePlaying back on a computerStandard Windows picture viewer or a 
commercially available picture viewer
Copying files to a computer Windows Explorer
Refer to P127 if using a Macintosh.
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The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
ªHD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
You can acquire data of motion pictures and still pictures to the hard disk of the computer, easily edit 
(split, merge, delete) the motion pictures, then write the data to an SD card or disc.
≥You cannot copy, play back, or create a DVD-Video from the data recorded in STD mode.
[Copy to PC]:
If you copy data to the hard disk of the computer, you can easily edit it (split, delete etc.).
[Write data to media]:
You can copy motion picture data and still picture data from the hard disk of the computer to an SD 
card. You can also copy motion picture data to a disc.
[Copy between media]:
You can copy motion picture data from an SD card to a disc or from a disc to an SD card.
[Easy editing]:
You can easily edit (split, merge, delete etc.) motion picture data that was copied to the hard disk of the 
computer. Also, you can convert data to MPEG2 format and create a DVD-Video.
[Start Playback]:
You can play back the images in high definition picture quality on a computer.
[Format disc]:
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.
ªDirectX
If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c must be installed in order to operate the HD Writer 2.0E 
for SX/SD.
If DirectX is not already installed on your computer, you can install it from the CD-ROM. Click [DirectX] 
and follow the on-screen messages to install it. If you install the software on a computer that is not 
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not 
your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your computer.
Contents on provided CD-ROM
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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 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer 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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≥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.)
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through 
USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
personal computers cannot be used.
≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, 
Windows Me and Windows NT.
≥Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
ªOperating environment for HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD
Operating environment
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
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
CPUIntel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz or higher
(including compatible CPU)
(Intel Core 2 Duo 1.86 GHz or higher or Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz or 
higher is recommended when a playback function or MPEG2 output 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 spaceUltra DMA — 100 or more
250 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.
Necessary softwareWindows Vista: DirectX 10
Windows XP/2000: DirectX 9.0c
≥If you install the software on a computer that is not compatible with 
DirectX 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are unsure 
whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your 
computer.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later
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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible.
≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥Discs recorded in AVCHD with this software cannot be played back on devices that do not support 
AVCHD. 
≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, 
Windows Vista Business/Enterprise and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot 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.)
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥If your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing 
data to disc.
≥Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits color) or higher.
Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display (Adjust 
screen resolution)] and select [Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution (Resolution)] and 
[Color quality (Colors)].
ªOperating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
SoundDirectSound Support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
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: 1 GB 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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With a computer
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your 
computer 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 the 
applications that are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your 
computer while the software is being installed.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the 
computer.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, 
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My 
Computer (Computer)].
2Click [HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD].
≥If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c 
must be installed in order to operate the 
HD Writer 2.0E for SX/SD.
If you install the software on a computer that is 
not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer 
may not work properly. If you are unsure 
whether or not your computer is compatible, 
contact the computer manufacturer.
3Click [Next].
4Read 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.
5Continue to follow the on-screen 
messages to install it.
6After the installation is complete, restrictions 
are displayed.
Check the contents, then close 
the window, by clicking [k] on 
the top right corner.
Installing HD Writer 2.0E for 
SX/SD
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With a computer
7Click [Finish].
For details on how to use the software 
applications, read the PDF operating 
instructions.
≥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 2.0E] # 
[Operating Instructions].
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 2.0E for SX/SD], 
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 computer. The computer must be rebooted for the 
application to work.
Reading the operating 
instructions of the software 
applications
Uninstalling software 
application
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With a computer
Connection and recognition
After the software applications are installed, this 
unit must be connected to the computer and be 
correctly recognized by the computer.
≥
Connect after installing the software applications.≥Remove the supplied CD-ROM if it is inserted in 
the computer. (If the [Setup Menu] screen is 
displayed, wait until it finishes and then remove 
the CD-ROM.)
≥If the recognition procedure is not accomplished 
properly, operation will not be possible after 
connecting the unit to the computer.
≥If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean 
that you have not conducted the installation or 
recognition procedure properly.
≥Be sure to finalize all discs other than 
DVD-RAM before using them with a 
computer. Un-finalized discs cannot be 
recognized by the computer.
1Connect this unit to the AC 
adaptor.
≥If a battery is used, operation is not possible 
when this unit is connected to a computer.
2Insert a disc or card with 
recorded images in the unit, then 
turn on the unit.
3Connect this unit and a computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
The USB function selection screen will appear.≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit 
and computer will not operate properly if the 
plugs are not inserted fully.
≥Do not use any other USB connection cables 
except the supplied one. (Operation is not 
guaranteed with any other USB connection 
cables.)
4Select [PC CONNECT (DISC)] or 
[PC CONNECT (CARD)] and then 
press the cursor button.
This unit is automatically recognized by the 
computer.
≥When the unit is connected to a computer, 
the operation mode cannot be changed and 
its power cannot be turned off.
Disconnect the USB cable, before turning 
this unit off. (l121)
≥(STD mode) If the unit is connected to a 
computer when the USB function is set to 
[PC CONNECT (DISC)], no image will appear 
on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
≥When this unit is connected to a computer, you 
cannot use this unit’s DISC EJECT lever to 
remove a disc.
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC 
adaptor while the ACCESS/PC lamp is on or 
card access icon   appears on the LCD 
monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the 
disc or card.
≥It may be necessary to reboot the computer 
after connecting this unit to it for the first time.
Camera–Computer connection
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With a computer
When the unit is connected to a computer, it is 
recognized as an external drive.
ªSD card drive display
≥[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My 
Computer (Computer)].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
≥AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV] 
folder.
≥The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in 
the [AVCHDTN] folder.
≥JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG 
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder. 
These can be opened with picture software 
that supports JPEG pictures.
≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥The DPOF setting files are recorded in the 
[MISC] folder.
ªDisk drive display

[Optical Disk Drive] is displayed in [My Computer 
(Computer)], but it cannot be opened on 
computers that do not support the UDF 2.5.
Example folder structure of a disk:
≥AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.) are saved in the [BDMV] 
folder.
≥The motion picture thumbnails are recorded in 
the [AVCHDTN] folder.
≥The data cannot be written.

Optical disc drive is displayed in [My Computer 
(Computer)].
≥When a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) is 
inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from 
the removable disk drive.
≥When a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R is 
inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from 
the optical disc drive.
Example folder structure of a DVD-RAM or 
DVD-RW (VR format):
≥DVD video recording format motion pictures 
are stored in the [DVD_RTAV] folder.
About the computer display
BDMV
AVCHDTN
DCIM
100CDPFP
AV C H D
MISC
PRIVATE
Removable Disk
AVCHDTN
BDMV Optical Disk Drive
DVD_RTAV
DVD_CAMERA*
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