Panasonic Hdc Z10000 Owners Manual

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8When installation is complete, some notes will appear.
Check the contents, then close the window.
9Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer 
now.], then click [Finish].
∫Uninstalling HD Writer XE 1.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # 
[Uninstall a program].
2Select [HD Writer XE 1.0], 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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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)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Insert the SD card.
1Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
2Turn on the unit.≥This function is available in all modes.
3Connect this unit to a PC.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
4Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer XE 1.0 is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. (l 103)
≥ 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 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
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Select the   icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject Panasonic 
Camcorder].
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
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About the PC display
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:
The following data will be recorded.
1 MPO system/JPEG system still 
pictures (up to 999 still pictures can 
be recorded. ([11000001.MPO], 
[11000001.JPG], etc.))
2 MPO system/JPEG system still 
pictures created from motion 
pictures
3 The motion picture thumbnails
4 AVCHD format motion picture files 
([00000.MTS] etc.)
∫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 
programes.
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 screen indication of the unit
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or 
card access icon ( ) appears on the unit screen.
≥ If the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC, 
disconnect the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute, reconnect the 
battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximatel y 1 minute again, and then turn the unit 
back on. (Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing 
the SD card.) 
We recommend using HD Writer XE 1.0 
to copy motion picture data.
Using Windows Explorer or other 
programes on the PC to copy, move or 
rename files and folders recorded with 
this unit will result in them being unusable 
with HD Writer XE 1.0.
DCIM
CAM_SD
100CDPFQ
101CDPFS
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AVCHDTN
BDMV
AVCHD
P R I VAT E
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Starting HD Writer XE 1.0
≥To use the software, log on as an Administrator or as user name for standard user account 
(only for Windows 7/Windows Vista).
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account.
(On the PC)
Select [Start]  # [All Programs]  # [Panasonic] # [HD Writer XE 1.0]  # 
[HD Writer XE].
≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of 
the software.
Reading the operating instructions of the software 
applications
≥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 XE 1.0]  # 
[Operating Instructions].
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If using Mac
≥HD Writer XE 1.0 is not available for Mac.
∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage)
≥Even if the system  requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs 
cannot be used.
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫ Copying still pictures on PC
1Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
2Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.≥This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of Mac.
≥ 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.
3Double-click [CAM_SD] displayed on the desktop.≥Files are stored in [100CDPFQ] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
4Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to 
acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on 
the PC.
∫ To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [CAM_SD] disk icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
≥The still picture of MPO format is not compatible with Mac.
PC Mac
OSMac OS X 10.7.1
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo or better
RAM2 GB or more
InterfaceUSB port
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
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Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video device, 
etc.
∫Check before dubbing
Check the equipment used for dubbing.
* Some equipment may not be compatible with high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. In 
such a case, connect with the AV multi cable and dub with standard picture quality. ( l109)
≥ For the positions of the SD card slot, USB terminal, or terminal for connecting the AV multi 
cable, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment used.
Editing
Dubbing
Equipment used 
for dubbingDubbing picture qualityTo dub
Equipment with  SD card slot High-definition picture 
quality* Insert the SD card 
directly (
l107)
Equipment with  USB terminal High-definition picture 
quality* Connect with supplied 
USB cable (
l107)
Equipment without  SD card slot or USB terminal Standard picture quality
This can be played back on 
equipment not compatible 
with high-definition 
(AVCHD), so is convenient 
if you are dubbing for 
distribution.
Connect with supplied 
AV multi cable (
l109)
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3D full high definition quality video can be saved by dubbing the scenes recorded in 3D to the 
AVCHD 3D compatible products with high definition (AVCHD) picture quality.
∫To dub using equipment with an SD card slot
You can dub by directly inserting an SD card.
∫To dub using equipment with a USB terminal
You can dub by connecting a USB cable.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Turn on the unit (This function is available in all modes).
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Dubbing in high-definition picture quality
You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) 
compatible DVD recorder.
≥Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to 
copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the 
operating instructions of your recorder.
≥
Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
About dubbing the scenes recorded in 3D or recorded in [PH], [1080/60p], [1080/
30p] or [1080/24p] recording format
≥ The scenes recorded in 3D can be dubbed to a Blu-ray disc as 3D video only using the 
AVCHD 3D compatible devices. The scenes recorded in 3D can also be dubbed to the 
AVCHD compatible products, but it will be  saved as a high definition 2D video.
≥ The scenes recorded in [1080/60p] recording format can only be dubbed to a Blu-ray 
disc using the AVCHD Progressive compatible devices. The scenes recorded in [1080/
60p] recording format are not displayed when connected to the product that is not 
compatible with AVCHD Progressive.
≥ The scenes recorded with recording formats [PH], [1080/30p] or [1080/24p] can be 
dubbed to a Blu-ray disc using the AVCHD compatible devices. The picture quality will 
be converted when dubbed to DVD.
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1Connect the unit to the Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition 
(AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear on the screen of the unit.
2Touch [RECORDER] on the screen of this unit.≥When you select an option other than [RECORDER], reconnect the USB cable.
3Touch the media you wish to dub.
≥When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen 
to turn the LCD monitor on.
4Dubbing through operations on the Bl u-ray disc recorder or high-
definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder.
≥ Do not touch [CHANGE MEDIA] on the screen of the unit during dubbing.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
≥ For details on dubbing and playback methods, read the operating instructions of the 
Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
≥ If the dubbed 3D video does not display in 3D, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For 
further details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV)
≥ When you connect the unit to a Blu-ray disc recorder, a dubbing operations screen may 
appear on the television connected to the Blu-ray disc recorder. In this case as well, 
perform the operations of Steps 1 to 4.
≥ If the battery runs down during dubbing, a message will appear. Operate the Blu-ray disc 
recorder or DVD recorder to cancel the dubbing.
About the screen indication of the unit
≥When the unit is accessing the SD card, card access icon ( ) appears on the unit 
screen and the access lamp is on.
≥ Be careful not to disconnect the USB cable, AC adaptor or battery while the unit is 
accessing the media, as this may result in the loss of recorded content.
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∫Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, 
or using a video device
You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable.
≥The scenes recorded in 3D will be dubbed as 2D video.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Change the mode to 
.≥Set [AV MULTI] to [AV OUT]. ( l90)
1Connect this unit to a video device and start playback on this unit.
2Start 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. ( l89, 124)
Dubbing in standard picture quality
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)
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 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.AV MULTI
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Refer to page 30 for how to set up the Menu.
Camera Setup
≥Switch to manual mode. ( l46)
Preferred camera setting information can be saved to each scene file. Switch the scene file in 
accordance with the recording conditions.
1 Touch [CUSTOMIZE SCENE].
2 Touch the scene file.
≥ The scene file will switch by touching [SCENE1] to [SCENE6].
≥ Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu screen.
3 (To change the setting of the scene file)
Change the setting of the camera setting menu.
≥Following settings for camera setting menu can be stored. ( l111 to 114)
j [DETAIL LEVEL]
j [V DETAIL LEVEL]
j [DETAIL CORING]
j [CHROMA LEVEL]
j [CHROMA PHASE]
j [COLOR TEMP A ch]
j [COLOR TEMP B ch] j
[MASTER PED]
j [AUTO IRIS LEVEL]
j [DRS]
j [GAMMA]
j [KNEE]
j [MATRIX]
j [SKIN TONE DTL]
≥ Changed settings of the camera setting menu are saved in the scene file.
Default setting of the scene file
≥This function’s default setting is [SCENE1].
≥ It is possible to switch the scene file by touching   to   while displaying the operation 
icons. ( l78)
≥ It will return to the default settings when [SCENE] is selected in [INITIAL SET]. ( l130)
Menu
Using the Menu
: [CAMERA SETUP]  # desired setting
[CUSTOMIZE SCENE]
[SCENE1]/[SCENE2]/[SCENE3]/[SCENE4]/[SCENE5]/[SCENE6]
MENU
[SCENE1] Setting appropriate for standard recording
[SCENE2] Setting appropriate for recording considering the characteristic of fluorescent 
lamps (indoors, etc.)
[SCENE3] Setting appropriate for recording with modulation in resolution, 
color shade, and 
contrast
[SCENE4] Setting appropriate for recording with wider gradation in dark area (dusk, etc.)
[SCENE5] Setting appropriate for recording as a cinema with high contrast
[SCENE6] Setting appropriate for recording as a cinema with high dynamic range
SCN1SCN6
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