Panasonic Hdc Z10000 Owners Manual

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Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television compatible to the frame sequential format 
using a HDMI cable (optional) and play back scenes recorded in 3D to enjoy life-like and 
powerful 3D full high definition images.
≥3D video can be enjoyed on the 3D compatible TV that is compatible with the side-by-side 
format, but the picture quality of side-by-side  format 3D video is different from the 3D full 
high definition video.
¬Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. 
Then, set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [3D] or [PICTURE]. ( l79)
1Select the menu.
2(When playing back scenes on the 3D compatible television compatible to the frame 
sequential format)
Connect this unit to the 3D compatible television using a HDMI cable 
(optional). ( l88)
≥Connect this unit to the 3D compatible television compatible to the frame sequential format.
(When playing back scenes on the 3D compatible television compatible to the side-by-
side format)
Connect this unit to the 3D compatible television using a HDMI cable 
(optional) or an AV multi cable (supplied).
≥When connecting with an AV multi cable, set [COMPONENT OUT] to [1080i] and connect 
the component terminal plug to the component terminal on the TV. ( l90)
3Play back scenes or pictures recorded in 3D. ( l88)≥For the still pictures recorded in 3D,  will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.
≥ If your television does not switch to a 3D image, make the necessary settings on the TV. 
(For further details, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
≥The recording screen for 3D Recording Mode can be displayed in 3D on a 
3D-compatible TV.
≥ The side-by-side format 3D video is played back when the component terminal plug of the 
AV multi cable is connected to the component terminal of the 3D compatible television and 
set [COMPONENT OUT] to [1080i].
Playback
Viewing with 3D compatible TV
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [3D PLAYBACK] # [AUTO]
[AUTO]:The scene recorded in 3D is played back in accordance with the settings on 
the TV.
[3D]:The scene recorded in 3D is played back in 3D irrespective of the settings on 
the TV.
[2D]:The scene recorded in 3D is played back in 2D irrespective of the settings on 
the TV.
MENU
3D
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≥When [3D PLAYBACK] is set to [AUTO] or [3D] but the connected TV does not compatible 
3D, two screens are played back.  (When [AUTO] is set, only scenes recorded in 3D will be 
played back.)
≥ It will be played back in 2D  display for following cases:
j Connect the AV multi cable to the video terminal of the TV
j When [COMPONENT OUT] is set to [480i] and the AV multi cable is connected to the 
component terminal of the TV
≥ When viewing 3D video, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television 
screen. Use the supplied wireless remote control to operate from a distance.
≥ If 3D image is not played back with the [3D PLAYBACK] set to [AUTO], set it to [3D].
To switch the destination of the 3D full high definition videoIt is possible to switch the destination of the 3D full high definition quality video output when 
this unit is connected with the 3D compatible television that is compatible with the frame 
sequential format using a HDMI cable (optional).
≥Change the mode to   and touch the play mode select icon. 
Then, set [VIDEO/PICTURE] to [3D]. ( l79)
≥These can also be set when in 3D Recording Mode.
≥ When the used TV is not compatible with the frame sequential format, it will not be picture 
quality of full high definition video even if it is set to [HDMI].
∫ Playing back scenes recorded in 3D as (conventional) 2D video
≥If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D video with 
the time and date etc. displayed, set [3D PLAYBACK] to [2D]. ( l129)
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [3D OUTPUT] # [HDMI]
[LCD]:3D video is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit and the 3D compatible 
TV. (The 3D video displayed on the TV will be a 3D video in side-by-side 
format, and the picture quality will be different from the 3D full high definition 
video.)
[HDMI]:Displays 3D full high definition image on  the 3D-compatible TV. (2D image is 
displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit.)
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [3D PLAYBACK] # [2D]
≥ Set to [2D] when using a television that is not 3D compatible.
MENU
MENU
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What you can do with a PC
HD Writer XE 1.0You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray 
discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer XE 1.0, the software installed in the supplied 
CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer XE 1.0 (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 XE 1.0 installed. ( l102)
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.
Editing
With a PC
What can be done with the HD Writer XE 1.0Data type
Copying data to a PC:
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video.
≥ Still pictures recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D still pictures 
and 2D still pictures. Motion 
picture and  still picture
Copying in BD/AVCHD format:
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be copied unaltered as 3D video. 
(l 94: Important Notice)
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 format).
≥ Scenes recorded in 3D will be converted to 2D video when copied. Motion 
picture
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≥3D video or 3D still picture is played  back as 2D video or 2D still picture.
≥It is possible to play back on a PC using a image viewer standard to Windows or commercially 
available image browsing software, and copy pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page 105 for details about using a Mac.
≥Data cannot be written into the SD card from a PC via this unit.
≥ 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 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.
What can be done with the HD Writer XE 1.0Data type
Editing:
Editing motion/still picture data copied on an HDD of a PC≥ (Scenes recorded in 3D)
Delete partially, Dividing, Trimming, BGM
≥ (Scenes recorded in 2D)
Dividing, Trimming, Still picture, Title, Effect, Transition, BGM, Delete 
partially
≥ Converting the motion picture data to MPEG2 Motion 
picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high definition picture quality on a PC.Motion 
picture and  still picture
Formatting discs:
Depending on the type of disc that you use, formatting is necessary. Motion 
picture
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 XE 1.0 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.
≥
To play back a Blu-ray disc to which you have copied scenes recorded in 3D or 
1080/60p, equipment is required that supports AVCHD 3D and AVCHD Progressive.
≥ 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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End User License Agreement
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.
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, rent, lease, lend 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 purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may use the Software only on one 
computer, and may not use it on more than 
one computer. Further, Licensee may not 
use the Software for commercial software 
hosting services.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, 
or 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.
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Article 9  With regard to MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 produced by 
Microsoft Corporation
(1) Licensee shall use the MICROSOFT 
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 only when 
included in the Software, and shall not use 
the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 
3.5 in any other configuration or method. 
Licensee shall not publish the MICROSOFT 
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 or work 
around any technical limitations in the 
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER COMPACT 
3.5.
(2) Licensee shall not use, copy, distribute, 
regrant for use or otherwise handle the 
Software in any way beyond the range of 
use granted under Article 9 (1), and shall not 
conduct operations such as reverse 
engineering, decompilation, disassembling, 
etc. of the MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 
COMPACT 3.5.
(3) All rights, including copyright, patent 
rights etc. relating to the MICROSOFT SQL 
SERVER COMPACT 3.5 shall belong to 
Microsoft Corporation. Licensee shall not 
claim any rights related to the MICROSOFT 
SQL SERVER COMPACT 3.5 whatsoever.
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Operating environment
≥Even if the system  requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the su pplied software applications. (A compatible 
Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/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 XE 1.0
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSWindows 7 (32bit/64bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/
Professional/Ultimate (SP1)
Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/
Ultimate (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or hig her (including compatible CPU)
≥ Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended when playing 
back or using the editing function for AVCHD 3D or 1080/60p
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)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels 
or more recommended)
Windows 7/Windows Vista: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card 
(DirectX 10 recommended)
Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
PCI Express
™k 16 compatible recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
Free hard disk 
drive space Ultra DMA — 100 or higher
450 MB or more (for installing the software)
≥
When writing to a DVD/Blu-ray disc/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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≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified 
Chinese and Russian.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/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, ad ministrative 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 XE 1.0
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.
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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
OSWindows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPU Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
32-bit (k86) or 64-bit ( k64) processor (including compatible CPU)
Windows XP: Intel Pentium
III 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:
1GB or more
Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
InterfaceUSB port
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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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 7.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.≥The following screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe]  # [Yes].
≥ If Windows 7 is in use or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] 
#  [Computer] (or double-click on [Compute r] on the desktop), and then double-click 
[Panasonic].
2Click [Yes].
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].
5Select 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].
6Select where the application is to be 
installed, then click [Next].
7Select [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.
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