Panasonic Hx Wa03 Owners Manual

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HD Writer VE 3.0
You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to 
media such as Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 
3.0, which is the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer VE 3.0 (PDF file) for 
details on how to use it.
≥
Scenes edited using the HD Writer VE 3.0 can be played back on the 
unit. Note, however, that such scenes cannot be edited on the unit.
∫ Smart wizard
The Smart wizard screen is automatically displayed when you connect 
this unit to a PC with HD Writer VE 3.0 installed. ( l201)
≥ Select the function you wish to use and follow the on-screen 
instructions for easy copying.
With a PC
What you can do with a PC
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). 
						

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Important Notice≥When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following 
support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html≥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.
What can be done with the HD Writer VE 3.0Data 
type
Copying data to a PC
Motion 
picture 
and still  picture
Copying to a Blu-ray disc
≥
Motion pictures are convert ed to high-definition (H.264) 
motion pictures.
≥ Motion pictures recorded using  /  cannot be 
copied.
≥ Motion pictures recorded using  / /  
cannot be copied.
Online sharing:
You can upload motion/still picture data on the Internet 
and share them with your family and friends.
Copying in DVD-Video format:
≥ Converted to conventional standard quality (MPEG2 
format).
Motion 
picture
Editing:
Editing motion picture data copied on an HDD of a PC
≥
Title, Transition, Delete partially, Dividing
≥ Converting part of motion picture into still picture
Playing back on a PC:
Play back the motion picture data in high-definition picture 
quality on a PC.
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≥It is possible to play back still pict ures on a PC using an image viewer 
standard to Windows or commercially available image browsing 
software, and copy still pictures to a PC using Windows Explorer.
≥ Please refer to page  208 for details about using a Mac.
≥Data cannot be written to the unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device 
cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit.
≥ Audio files cannot be handled.
≥ When motion picture data is written to and read from the SD card, 
correct operation cannot be guaranteed with software other than that 
supplied with the unit.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at 
the same time. 
						

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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 3.0
With a PC
Operating environment
PC IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OSWindows 8 (32 bit/64 bit)
Windows 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 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.