Panasonic Hx Dc3 Owners Manual

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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 Center Edition , Tablet PC Edition, Windows 7 
Enterprise and Windows 8 Enterprise.
≥ Windows 8 will only operate as a desktop application.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
RAM Windows 8/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 8/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
≥
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/Windows 8, 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 3.0
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 8 (32bit/64bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3)
CPUWindows 8/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 8/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 is based on Windows 7.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.≥The [AutoPlay] screen is displayed automatically. Click [Run setup.exe] 
#  [Yes].
≥ If 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].
3Click [Next].≥ 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 3.0
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 3.0], 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.
2Connect this unit to a PC.
≥Connecting the USB cable in the wrong direction may cause damage to 
the USB/AV connector of the unit. If the connector has become damaged, 
it may not operate correctly, including failure to recognize the cable even if 
it has been connected.
≥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 Video Camera].
≥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) (l 126)
[WEB CAMERA]:The unit works as a web camera. (Web Camera 
Mode) (l129)
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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. ( l125)
≥The LCD monitor will turn off.
≥ The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer 
VE 3.0 is installed.
≥ This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC. 
(l 127)
≥ 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 flashes in 
orange.
≥ 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
We recommend using HD Writer VE 3.0 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 3.0.
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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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 programs.
1 Double click the folder that contains the still pictures. ([DCIM]  # 
[100CDPFP] 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.
∫ Charging the battery by connecting it to different 
devices
If you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc 
recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder using a USB cable, the battery will 
charge.
≥Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if 
it is not inserted all the way.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation 
is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥ Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or 
DVD recorder.
≥ If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, disconnect 
the USB cable from the unit for safety.
≥ During charging, the status indicator flashes red.
≥ If the status indicator flashes fast and then goes off or stays off, 
charging will not be possible. Charge by using the AC adaptor. ( l12)
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the 
AC adaptor.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to 
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Using the unit as a web camera
When the unit is connected to a PC that is connected to the Internet, the 
unit can be used as a web camera.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on every PC having the 
recommended environment.
≥ Not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, 
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.
PC
IBM PC/AT compatible PCMac
Necessary 
software Windows Live Messenger
Messages
OSWindows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) or SP1
Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP2)
Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Mac OS X
10.8.2
CPU
Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista: 
1 GHz or higher 32-bit ( k86) or 64-bit 
( k 64) processor (including compatible 
CPU)
Windows XP: Intel Pentium
III 450 MHz 
or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or 
higher Intel Core 2 
Duo or better
RAM
Windows 8/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) 2GB or 
more
Interface
USB port
Other 
requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device 
						

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≥Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
jOperation on an upgraded OS.
j Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.
1Connect the unit to a PC and set the unit to Web 
Camera Mode. ( l125)
≥The LCD monitor will turn off.
≥ When you select an option other than [WEB CAMERA], reconnect the 
USB cable.
2(On the PC)
Start Windows Live Messenger or Messages.≥Check that the unit has been selected in the Windows Live Messenger 
or Messages settings.
≥ When disconnecting the USB cable from your PC, please close 
Windows Live Messenger or Messages before disconnecting.
≥After 12 hours, the unit is automatically turned off.
≥ In Web Camera Mode, the following functions are disabled.
j[DIGITAL ZOOM], [i.ZOOM], [FACE FRAMING], [E.I.S.(VIDEO)] and 
[E.I.S.(PICTURE)]
≥ In Web Camera Mode, although the unit can record up to 30 frames 
per second, this rate may drop due to network conditions and PC 
processing speed.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all devices having a USB 
connector.