Panasonic Hx Dc2 Owners Manual

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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.
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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.
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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≥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 supplied 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 Microsoft Windows 3.1, 
Windows 95, Windows 98, Window s 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT 
and Windows 2000.
∫ Operating environment for HD Writer VE 2.0
With a PC
Operating environment
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSWindows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Starter/Home Basic/
Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate (SP1)
Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic/Home Premium/
Business/Ultimate (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
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 using the playback function.
≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is 
recommended when using the editing function.
≥ Intel Core i7 2.8 GHz or higher is recommended 
when copying to Blu-ray discs.
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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 Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, 
Windows XP Media Cente r 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.
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
Available hard disk capacity of 450 MB or more for
installation
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When writing to DVD/Blu-ray disc/SD, at least twice 
the amount of free disk space as the disc or card 
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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≥If using Windows XP, only an administrative account user can use this 
software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7, only administrative and 
standard account users can use this software. (An administrative 
account user should install  and uninstall this software.)
∫To use the HD Writer VE 2.0
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)
CPUWindows 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: 1 GB 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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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 [AutoPlay] screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] 
#  [Yes].
≥ If Windows 7 is in use, or the [AutoPlay] screen is not displayed 
automatically, select [Start]  # [Computer] (or double-click on 
[Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic].
2Click [Yes].
≥ Operate following the instruction on the screen.
≥ Select [NTSC Area] when the country or region of your residency is not 
displayed in the selection screen for the country or region.
∫ Uninstalling HD Writer VE 2.0
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no 
longer require.
1Select [Start]  # [Control Panel]  # [Uninstall a 
program].
2Select [HD Writer VE 2.0], then click [Uninstall].≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC.
With a PC
Installation
The PC must be rebooted for the application to work.
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≥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.
1Turn on the unit.≥Be sure to use a sufficiently charged battery.
≥ This function is available in all modes.
2Connect this unit to a PC.≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
3Select the desired connection mode using the SET 
button and press the SET button.
∫ 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.
With a PC
Connecting to a PC
[CARD READER]:The unit works as an external drive for the PC. 
(Card reader mode) ( l129)
[WEB CAMERA]:The unit works as a web camera. (Web camera 
mode) ( l132)
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≥Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation 
is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥ When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the unit is 
turned on, power is also supplied from the PC to this unit.
≥ When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be 
aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card 
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
Use as a card reader
Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to card reader 
mode. ( l128)
≥The LCD monitor will turn off.
≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer 
VE 2.0 is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. 
(l 130)
≥ File is read from the SD card if one is inserted or the built-in memory if 
no SD card is inserted.
≥ When you select an option other than [CARD READER], reconnect the 
USB cable.
About the status indicator of the unit
≥While the unit is connected to a PC, the status indicator lights up in 
green.
≥ While the unit is accessing the SD card or the built-in memory, the 
status indicator illuminates in red. During access, do not disconnect 
the USB cable or remove the battery.
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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 in built-in memory/SD card:
The following data will be recorded.
1 Up to 999 files of motion pictures/still pictures/audio files can 
be recorded in a single folder.
If you record further images/audio, a 101CDPFP folder is 
created and the files are stored in this new folder. The folders 
are numbered 102CDPFP, 103CDPFP...and so on.
2 Recorded scenes
3 JPEG format pictures
4 Recorded audio
5 (SD card (CAM_SD) only)
The upload tool (HD Writer Web Uploader) is automatically copied to 
the SD card when WEB upload setting ( l137) is performed.
We recommend using HD Writer VE 2.0 to copy motion picture data.
Using Windows Explorer or other programs on the PC to copy, move 
or rename files and folders recorded
 with this unit will result in them 
being unusable with HD Writer VE 2.0.
It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or SD card on this 
unit from a PC.
DCIM
CAM_SD/CAM_MEM
IMGA0003.M4A IMGA0002.JPG
IMGA0001.MP4
100CDPFP
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