Panasonic Sdr H40 Operating Instructions Manual

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With other 
products
4
With a printer (PictBridge)
[HDD] [SD]
To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. 
(Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1Connect this unit to a printer.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PictBridge] # [HDD] or 
[SD CARD] then press the 
joystick.
The [ ] indication appears on this unit’s 
screen.
3Select a file to be printed, then 
press the joystick.
4Select the desired number of 
prints, then press the joystick.
≥You can set up to 9 prints.
≥To cancel the setting, set the number of prints 
to [0].
≥Up to 8 files can be selected to be printed.
5Press the MENU button to 
display the PictBridge menus.
6Select the date print setting on 
[DATE PRINT], then press the 
joystick.
≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, this 
setting is unavailable.
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the USB connectors as far as they will 
go.
≥Do not use any other USB connection 
cables except the supplied one. (Operation 
is not guaranteed with any other USB 
cables.)
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7Select the paper size setting on 
[PAPER SIZE], then press the 
joystick.
[STANDARD]:Size specific to the printer
[4x5 INCH]:L size
[5x7 INCH]:2L size
[4x6 INCH]:Postcard size
[A4]:A4 size
≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on 
the printer.
8Select the layout setting on 
[PAGE LAYOUT], then press the 
joystick.
[STANDARD]:Layout specific to the printer
[]:No frame print
[]:Frame print
≥You cannot set page layouts not supported on 
the printer.
9Select [PRINT] # [YES] and press 
the joystick.
≥Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable 
after the pictures have been printed.
When you want to stop printing halfway
Move the joystick down.
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is 
selected, the number of prints set is canceled 
and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is 
selected, all the settings are kept and the screen 
returns to step 3.
≥Avoid the following operations during printing. 
These operations disable proper printing.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
jOpening the SD card slot cover and 
removing the SD card
jSwitching the mode dial
jTurning off the power
≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of 
print, etc. on the printer.
≥The sides of pictures recorded in [ ] mode 
may be cut off. Check before printing (print 
preview).
When using a printer with a trimming or 
borderless printing function, cancel this 
function before printing. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the printer for details.)≥When the unit is connected directly to the 
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
≥Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not 
use a USB hub.
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
With a PC
Others
84Before using
88Setup
92Using software
94Using a Macintosh
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Before using
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What you can do with a PC
When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the 
unit, you can perform the operations described below.
APlay back images recorded by this unit on a PC.
BCopy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk.
Select the desired images and create original DVD-Video discs.
CEdit (split, merge, or delete) images copied to a PC.
Create playlists.
≥VideoCam Suite can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite. Images 
created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD-Videos are not 
supported.
≥We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied.
≥Do not copy images recorded on this unit using any software other than the supplied software.
∫Adobe Reader
To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) 5.0 or later is 
required.
If the Adobe Reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader) is not already installed on your PC, you can install it from 
the CD-ROM. Click the [Adobe Reader] in [Setup Menu], and follow the on-screen messages to install.
≥The following system requirements are necessary in order to install Adobe Reader from the supplied 
CD-ROM.
jIntel PentiumIII or equivalent processor
jMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 
Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, or Microsoft Windows Vista
j128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended for complex forms or large documents)
jMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Firefox 1.5 or 2.0, Mozilla 1.7, AOL 9
≥If the application cannot be installed under the system requirements listed above, execute 
Windows Update and then attempt to install the application again.
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Before using
2
Operating environment
≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications.
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB 
hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
≥Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the PC. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other 
USB cables.)
∫VideoCam Suite 1.0
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
CPUIntel PentiumIII 800 MHz or higher
(Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher recommended)
RAMWindows Vista: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Windows XP/2000: 256 MB or more
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more
Video card supporting DirectX 9.0c (supports overlay of DirectDraw)
Free hard disk spaceDMA transfer effective at Ultra DMA/33 or more (Ultra DMA/100 or higher 
recommended)
For installing the application: 150 MB or more
When creating discs (DVD-Video):
5 GB or more for the work folder (10 GB or more in the case of dual 
layer discs)
≥If compression setting is enabled, errors may occur during recording. 
Please uncheck [Compress this drive and clear the disc area] in 
[Properties] on the hard disk drive.
Necessary softwareDirectX 9.0c or later
≥If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with 
DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether 
or not your PC is compatible, contact the maker of your PC.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 6.0 or later (required 
to display the operating instructions)
≥For Windows Vista, use Adobe Reader 8.0 or later.
Disc driveA drive that supports recording on DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM discs
SoundDirectSound support
InterfaceUSB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) is recommended]
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device
SD card reader/writer (required to read and write the SD card)
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≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
personal computers cannot be used.
≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, 
Windows Me and Windows NT.
≥Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition, 
Windows Vista Business/Enterprise and 64 bit operation systems.
≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish.
≥DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.
≥Depending upon the environment of your PC, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), for 
example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly 
when you play back recorded images.
≥If your PC does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing data to 
disc.
∫SD card reader function (mass storage)
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
Personal computerIBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
OSMicrosoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
CPUWindows Vista: Intel PentiumIII 1.0 GHz or higher
Windows XP/2000: Intel PentiumII 300 MHz or higher
RAMWindows Vista Home Basic:
512 MB or more
Windows Vista Home Premium:
1GB or more
Windows XP/2000: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
InterfaceUSB port
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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement 
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee 
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made 
the purchase.
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 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 in part solely for back-up purposes.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.
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. Matsushita, 
or its distributors or dealers 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 Limitation of Liability
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, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted 
or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers 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 violates any of the 
terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the 
Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
End User License Agreement
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Setup
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Installation
When installing the software, log on to your PC 
as the Administrator (or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization) or with the user name 
for a standard user account. (If you do not have 
authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close any other 
software applications which are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your 
PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
If [User Account Control] dialog appears, click 
[Continue].
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, 
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in 
[My Computer (Computer)].
2Click [VideoCam Suite].
3Click [Next].
4Select where the application is to 
be installed, then click [Next].
5Select [Yes] or [No] to create 
shortcut.
6Select 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].
7Click [Install] to start the 
installation process.
8When installation is complete, some notes 
will appear
Check the contents, then close 
the window.
Installing VideoCam Suite
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9Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click 
[Finish].
≥Depending on the operating environment, you 
may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, 
click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not 
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not 
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not 
your PC is compatible, contact the PC 
manufacturer.
Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if 
it is no longer required.
∫For Windows Vista
1Select [Start] # [Control Panel] 
# [Uninstall a program].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then 
click [Uninstall].
∫For Windows XP
1Select [start] # [Control Panel] 
# [Add or Remove Programs].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then 
click [Remove].
∫For Windows 2000
1Select [Start] # [Settings] # 
[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove 
Programs].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then 
click [Change/Remove].
The PC must be rebooted for the application 
to work.
Uninstalling the software
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Setup
2
Connection and recognition
After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the 
PC.
≥Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor　
and turn on the unit.
1Connect this unit to a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT] # [HDD] 
or [SD CARD] then press the 
joystick.
This unit is automatically detected by the PC.
≥When the unit is connected to a PC, its 
power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the 
USB cable before turning this unit off. 
(l91)
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC 
adaptor while the access lamp is on or access 
icon (  or  ) appears on the LCD 
monitor. Doing so may damage the data on the 
HDD or SD card.
≥The HDD and SD card cannot be accessed 
simultaneously.
≥It may be necessary to reboot the PC after 
connecting this unit to it for the first time.When the unit is connected to a PC, it is 
recognized as an external drive.
≥This unit supports only the readout of data 
using the PC. The PC cannot write data to the 
unit, or erase data from the unit.
≥Depending on the operating environment of the 
PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive 
name will differ.
∫Drive icons
The icon is displayed in [My Computer 
(Computer)].
When accessing the HDD
≥Windows Vista:
≥Windows XP:
≥Windows 2000:
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AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the USB connectors as far as they will 
go.
≥Do not use any other USB connection 
cables except the supplied one. (Operation 
is not guaranteed with any other USB 
cables.)
About the PC display
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