Panasonic Sdr S15 Operating Instructions Manual

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Connecting this unit and a DVD burner
 Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.20) and set the mode dial to a position 
other than [OFF].
  Connect this unit and the DVD burner using the mini AB USB connection 
cable.
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Mini-A plug Mini-B plug
 Insert a disc into the DVD burner.
[DVD BURNER] display
Once connected, the [DVD BURNER] display 
appears on the LCD monitor of the unit. If it 
does not appear, reconnect the mini AB USB 
connection cable.
First connect the DVD burner to the unit, and 
then insert the disc.
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 Required equipment (as of January 2009) DVD burner (VW-BN1Î)
Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner)
Î   Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended. No guarantees are given for 
operations involving the use of any other DVD burner.
 Supported discs: 12 cm disc
Motion pictures and 
still pictures DVD-RAM
New or previously used discs
DVD-R, DVD-R DL New discs only
Motion pictures only DVD-RW
ÎNew or previously used discs
Still pictures only CD-RW
New or previously used discs
CD-R New discs only
Î The recording mode used for the DVD-RW is “Video Mode.”
+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.
All content written on discs is erased before copying begins. Check whet\
her 
data is needed or not before using the disc.
When copying is finished, finalizing is initiated automatically. Finalized discs 
can be played back only. No further motion pictures or still pictures can then 
be added to these discs.
For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner: Recommended discs and disc handling
Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable
Operation of the DVD burner itself
 Time required for copying (Reference)(When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the VW-BN1 
drive)
Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RWDVD-R
Copying time Approx. 40 to 90 min Approx. 30 to 60 min Approx. 15 to 60 min
The time taken to copy a disc differs depending on the number of scenes 
recorded, the types of discs used, the number of discs needed for copyin\
g 
and the ambient temperature.
Copying to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than for DVD-R 
discs.
In order for the copied data to be verified, the copying process may tak\
e 
longer than the recording time. Wait until the data copied message appears.
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With other  products
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Using DVD burners 
(sold separately)
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied\
 to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
Use the mini AB USB connection cable that comes with the DVD burner (sold 
separately). Operation is not guaranteed with other cables.
Connect the unit directory to the DVD burner without going through a USB\
 
hub.
Ensure without fail that only the AC adaptors designed solely to be used with 
the unit and DVD burner are connected. Power cannot be supplied from the\
 
unit to the DVD burner using a USB connection. While powered by the batt\
ery, 
the unit and DVD burner cannot be connected for use.
If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted\
, the 
message “CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE 
USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be displayed after “Please Wait.” is 
displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the Mini AB USB 
Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner t\
o 
make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down.
If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the screen for more than 2 mi\
nutes, 
remove the disc from the DVD burner and make sure the disc is usable and\
 
was not inserted upside down.
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With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures\
, either 
all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates \
can be 
selected and copied.
Copying still pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).
 Select  [PICTURE].Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as 
instructed by the displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same pictures ca\
n be 
created.
Copying all motion pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).
 Select  [VIDEO]  → [DVD COPY]  → [ALL SCENES] or [ADDED SCENES].
[ALL SCENES]:       All the motion pictures are copied.
[ADDED SCENES]:   Motion pictures additionally recorded after copying using 
[DVD COPY] (ones for which [
] is not indicated) are 
copied onto another disc.
 Select  [YES].The number of discs required for the copying 
is displayed. If two or more discs are required, 
change over the discs as instructed by the 
displayed messages.
Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
[
] is displayed for the thumbnails of motion pictures which have already \
been copied using [DVD COPY]. All motion pictures for which [] is indicated 
can be deleted together. (P.75)
After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures c\
an be 
created.
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With other 
products
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Using DVD burners 
(sold separately) (cont.)
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied\
 to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
Copying selected motion pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).
  Select [VIDEO]  → [FAVOURITE SCENES]  → [SELECT SCENES] or 
[SELECT DATE].
 SELECT  SCENES  SELECT  DATE
 Select  thumbnails. Select a date.
Scene size
Remaining disc space
The selected thumbnail is enclosed 
in a red frame. The frame is 
released when the center of the 
cursor button is pressed again.The selected date is enclosed in a red 
frame. The frame is released when 
the center of the cursor button is 
pressed again.
 Enter  selections. Enter  selections.
When [START] 
is selected, a 
confirmation 
message appears.When pressed, a confirmation 
message appears.
 Copying  begins.
Select [YES] and operate the unit as instructed by the 
displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
Repeat step 
 to select multiple motion pictures. Up to 50 motion picture 
scenes can be selected at a time when “SELECT SCENES” is selected and 
up to 50 days of motion pictures when “SELECT DATE” is selected.
With [SELECT SCENES], the scenes are copied onto one disc. If the total size of the \
motion picture exceeds the disc capacity, “Remaining disc space” appears in red, 
and the exceeded capacity is displayed. Select the scenes that will fit \
onto one disc.
With [SELECT DATE], the number of discs required for copying is displayed. 
If two or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed b\
y the 
displayed messages.
After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures c\
an be created.
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With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures\
, either 
all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates \
can be 
selected and copied.
Copying still pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).
 Select  [PICTURE].Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as 
instructed by the displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same pictures ca\
n be 
created.
Copying all motion pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).
 Select  [VIDEO]  → [DVD COPY]  → [ALL SCENES] or [ADDED SCENES].
[ALL SCENES]:       All the motion pictures are copied.
[ADDED SCENES]:   Motion pictures additionally recorded after copying using 
[DVD COPY] (ones for which [
] is not indicated) are 
copied onto another disc.
 Select  [YES].The number of discs required for the copying 
is displayed. If two or more discs are required, 
change over the discs as instructed by the 
displayed messages.
Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
[
] is displayed for the thumbnails of motion pictures which have already \
been copied using [DVD COPY]. All motion pictures for which [] is indicated 
can be deleted together. (P.75)
After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures c\
an be 
created.
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With other 
products
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Using DVD burners 
(sold separately) (cont.)
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied\
 to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
Copying selected motion pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).
  Select [VIDEO]  → [FAVOURITE SCENES]  → [SELECT SCENES] or 
[SELECT DATE].
 SELECT  SCENES  SELECT  DATE
 Select  thumbnails. Select a date.
Scene size
Remaining disc space
The selected thumbnail is enclosed 
in a red frame. The frame is 
released when the center of the 
cursor button is pressed again.The selected date is enclosed in a red 
frame. The frame is released when 
the center of the cursor button is 
pressed again.
 Enter  selections. Enter  selections.
When [START] 
is selected, a 
confirmation 
message appears.When pressed, a confirmation 
message appears.
 Copying  begins.
Select [YES] and operate the unit as instructed by the 
displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
Repeat step 
 to select multiple motion pictures. Up to 50 motion picture 
scenes can be selected at a time when “SELECT SCENES” is selected and 
up to 50 days of motion pictures when “SELECT DATE” is selected.
With [SELECT SCENES], the scenes are copied onto one disc. If the total size of the \
motion picture exceeds the disc capacity, “Remaining disc space” appears in red, 
and the exceeded capacity is displayed. Select the scenes that will fit \
onto one disc.
With [SELECT DATE], the number of discs required for copying is displayed. 
If two or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed b\
y the 
displayed messages.
After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures c\
an be created.
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With other products
4
Using DVD burners 
(sold separately) (cont.)
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied\
 to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
 Copying using a DVD burner
After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, ch\
eck 
that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (P.75)
While copying is underway, do not turn off the power of the unit or DVD 
burner or disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable. Also, do not 
subject the unit or DVD burner to impact.
While copying is underway, the disc cannot be removed.
Pictures are copied in the order in which they were recorded. Copying 
sequence cannot be changed.
Pictures from multiple SD cards cannot be copied onto the same disc.
Motion pictures and still pictures cannot be copied onto the same disc.
A maximum of 9,999 pictures can be copied onto a single disc.
If two or more discs are required for copying, the scenes which do not f\
it on 
one of the discs will be copied onto the next disc.
The recording date for scenes or files copied to a disc using the DVD bu\
rner 
with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied. This date may not 
be displayed properly depending on the software used.
Motion pictures that are copied back to an SD card using the software 
packaged with the unit cannot be copied to discs on a DVD burner.
It may not be possible to copy data which has been recorded by another 
unit. Such data may not be played back even if it is copied successfully\
.
When still pictures have been copied onto an SD card using a computer, for 
instance, whatever is not displayed by the unit cannot be copied onto a \
disc.
Depending on the playback device, it may not be possible to play back di\
scs 
which have been created by connecting the DVD burner and the unit.
When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is insert\
ed 
into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to 
format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased \
and 
cannot be recovered.
Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details.
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 Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).
 Select a thumbnail and play back the picture.For details, see the pages below:
Viewing motion pictures (P.58)
Viewing still pictures (P.61)
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 To  cancel
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
When discs containing motion pictures and still pictures copied from oth\
er 
devices are played back from the unit, only the motion pictures are play\
ed 
back. It may not be possible to play back the discs which have been reco\
rded 
by other units.
Exiting
 Display the [DVD BURNER] display. (P.71)
 Remove the disc from the DVD burner.
 Disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable.
Deleting copied motion pictures
Motion pictures with a [] can be deleted all at once.
 Set the unit’s mode dial to [].
 Make menu selections. (P.26)
    
→[EDIT SCENE]→[DELETE] →[COPIED]  →[YES]
 End  deleting.
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With other products
4
Using DVD burners 
(sold separately) (cont.)
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied\
 to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
 Copying using a DVD burner
After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, ch\
eck 
that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (P.75)
While copying is underway, do not turn off the power of the unit or DVD 
burner or disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable. Also, do not 
subject the unit or DVD burner to impact.
While copying is underway, the disc cannot be removed.
Pictures are copied in the order in which they were recorded. Copying 
sequence cannot be changed.
Pictures from multiple SD cards cannot be copied onto the same disc.
Motion pictures and still pictures cannot be copied onto the same disc.
A maximum of 9,999 pictures can be copied onto a single disc.
If two or more discs are required for copying, the scenes which do not f\
it on 
one of the discs will be copied onto the next disc.
The recording date for scenes or files copied to a disc using the DVD bu\
rner 
with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied. This date may not 
be displayed properly depending on the software used.
Motion pictures that are copied back to an SD card using the software 
packaged with the unit cannot be copied to discs on a DVD burner.
It may not be possible to copy data which has been recorded by another 
unit. Such data may not be played back even if it is copied successfully\
.
When still pictures have been copied onto an SD card using a computer, for 
instance, whatever is not displayed by the unit cannot be copied onto a \
disc.
Depending on the playback device, it may not be possible to play back di\
scs 
which have been created by connecting the DVD burner and the unit.
When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is insert\
ed 
into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to 
format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased \
and 
cannot be recovered.
Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details.
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 Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.71).
 Select a thumbnail and play back the picture.For details, see the pages below:
Viewing motion pictures (P.58)
Viewing still pictures (P.61)
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 To  cancel
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
When discs containing motion pictures and still pictures copied from oth\
er 
devices are played back from the unit, only the motion pictures are play\
ed 
back. It may not be possible to play back the discs which have been reco\
rded 
by other units.
Exiting
 Display the [DVD BURNER] display. (P.71)
 Remove the disc from the DVD burner.
 Disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable.
Deleting copied motion pictures
Motion pictures with a [] can be deleted all at once.
 Set the unit’s mode dial to [].
 Make menu selections. (P.26)
    
→[EDIT SCENE]→[DELETE] →[COPIED]  →[YES]
 End  deleting.
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With a 
computer
1Software on the CD-ROM
The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below:
This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers.
 Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired f\
rom this 
unit, edited and output.
The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to \
e-mail 
or edited and saved on DVD.
For information about how to use VideoCam Suite, read the PDF operating 
instructions.
We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software oth\
er 
than that supplied.
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With a 
computer
2
End User License 
Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
End User License AgreementYou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined i\
n this End User License 
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 thi\
s Agreement, 
promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”\
), its distributors or 
dealers from which you made the purchase.
Article 1 LicenseLicensee is granted the right to use the Software, including the informa\
tion recorded 
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media pro\
vided 
to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights\
 to patents, copyrights, 
trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Lice\
nsee.
Article 2 Use by a Third PartyLicensee 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 SoftwareLicensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part sole\
ly for back-up 
purpose.
Article 4 ComputerLicensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than 
one computer.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or DisassemblyLicensee 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 i\
n the Software 
or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or 
disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 IndemnificationThe Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, eit\
her 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 ControlLicensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software i\
n any form without 
the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where L\
icensee resides, 
if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of LicenseThe right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated\
 if Licensee 
contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon termination hereof, 
Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together wi\
th all the 
copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense. 
						

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With a 
computer
1Software on the CD-ROM
The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below:
This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers.
 Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired f\
rom this 
unit, edited and output.
The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to \
e-mail 
or edited and saved on DVD.
For information about how to use VideoCam Suite, read the PDF operating 
instructions.
We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software oth\
er 
than that supplied.
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With a 
computer
2
End User License 
Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
End User License AgreementYou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined i\
n this End User License 
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 thi\
s Agreement, 
promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”\
), its distributors or 
dealers from which you made the purchase.
Article 1 LicenseLicensee is granted the right to use the Software, including the informa\
tion recorded 
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media pro\
vided 
to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights\
 to patents, copyrights, 
trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Lice\
nsee.
Article 2 Use by a Third PartyLicensee 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 SoftwareLicensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part sole\
ly for back-up 
purpose.
Article 4 ComputerLicensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than 
one computer.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or DisassemblyLicensee 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 i\
n the Software 
or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or 
disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 IndemnificationThe Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, eit\
her 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 ControlLicensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software i\
n any form without 
the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where L\
icensee resides, 
if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of LicenseThe right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated\
 if Licensee 
contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon termination hereof, 
Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together wi\
th all the 
copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense. 
						

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With a 
computer
3Operating environmentA computer with the specifications below is required to use this software\
.
 Operating environment required for VideoCam SuitePC IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel® Pentium® 1.0 GHz or higher 
CPU (including compatible CPU)
(When using Playback function and the MPEG2 conversion function, Intel® Pentium® 4 
1.8 GHz or higher is recommended.)
OS Preinstalled
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
RAM 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or more 
(1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended)
Video card complying with DirectX
® 9.0c
DirectDraw® overlay support
PCI Express™ x 16 is recommended
Hard disk Ultra DMA-33 or higher
450 MB or more free space for installing software
Recording to optical discs or SD cards requires twice the amount of free\
 space as 
the size of the disc or SD card to be created. When automatically splitt\
ing data over 
multiple DVDs, 17 GB of free space are required.
If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during recordin\
g. Clear the 
check for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in [Properties] for t\
he hard disk 
drive.
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Necessary 
software Windows Vista
®:  Microsoft® DirectX® 10 
(preinstalled in Windows Vista®)
Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 (preinstalled in Windows Vista® SP1)
Windows® XP/2000:  Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c 
(preinstalled in Windows® XP SP2)
Installing the software on a computer that is not compatible with these \
versions 
DirectX
® may cause the computer to stop operating normally. If you are unsure if your 
PC is compatible, contact the manufacturer.
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Sound DirectSound
® support
Drive CD-ROM drive (for installation)
(When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.)
Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0))
Video cameras 
connected via 
USB Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with (SD card\
/Hard disk)
Content Content captured using Panasonic digital video cameras this software is \
provided with 
(SD card/Hard disk)
Other 
requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device, SD card reader/writer (required fo\
r reading and 
writing to SD cards; performing these operations with SD cards 4 GB or l\
arger requires 
an SDHC-compatible SD card reader/writer), and an environment with Inte\
rnet access 
(required for online functions “YouTube Uploader”)
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instruction\
s 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, Windows® 98 
SE, Windows® Me, and Windows NT®.
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Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows Vista® Enterprise, Windows® XP Media Center Edition, 
Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are co\
nnected through USB hubs or 
by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
This software does not support the multi-boot environments.
Windows Vista
®: Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before\
 using this 
software. The software will not function with a Guest account.
Windows
® XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account before using this softwar\
e. (Installation and 
uninstallation of the software requires an administrator account.)
This software does not support the multi-monitor environments.
For fonts and screen settings, use the standard Windows
® settings. Characters may not display properly 
depending on the settings.
This software cannot be used simultaneously with other time-shifting ima\
ge editing software or video 
capture products. Note that other software running background processes,\
 timer recording in particular, may 
cause this software to malfunction.
This software operates only when the built-in clock on the PC is set to \
a value within the following range.
From 0:00 on January 1, 1970, to 23:59 on December 31, 2037.
If the built-in clock is set to a value outside this range, this softwar\
e may not be activated or operated 
properly.
This software can only handle images recorded with this software or a Pa\
nasonic video camera that this 
software accompanied. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recor\
ders, software and commercial 
DVD videos are not supported.
 Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage)Supported 
computers IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below
OS Microsoft
® Windows® 2000 Professional SP4
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional
Microsoft® Windows® Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business
CPU Windows 2000 / XP :  Intel® Pentium® III 450 MHz or higher or Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz 
or higher
Windows Vista :  Including compatible CPUs. Intel
® Pentium® 4 1.6 GHz or higher 
recommended
RAM Windows 2000 / XP :  128 MB or more (256MB or more recommended)
Windows Vista Home Basic : 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home Premium : 1 GB or more
Interface USB port
Other 
requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device
USB connection: Data can be written to a computer.
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Microsoft
®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows Media®, DirectX®, DirectDraw® and DirectSound® are either 
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Unit\
ed States and/or other countries.
IBM
® and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporatio\
n of the U.S.
Intel® and Pentium® and Celeron® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the Uni\
ted 
States and other countries.
Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are \
usually the registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product conc\
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computer
3Operating environmentA computer with the specifications below is required to use this software\
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 Operating environment required for VideoCam SuitePC IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel® Pentium® 1.0 GHz or higher 
CPU (including compatible CPU)
(When using Playback function and the MPEG2 conversion function, Intel® Pentium® 4 
1.8 GHz or higher is recommended.)
OS Preinstalled
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
RAM 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or more 
(1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended)
Video card complying with DirectX
® 9.0c
DirectDraw® overlay support
PCI Express™ x 16 is recommended
Hard disk Ultra DMA-33 or higher
450 MB or more free space for installing software
Recording to optical discs or SD cards requires twice the amount of free\
 space as 
the size of the disc or SD card to be created. When automatically splitt\
ing data over 
multiple DVDs, 17 GB of free space are required.
If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during recordin\
g. Clear the 
check for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in [Properties] for t\
he hard disk 
drive.
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Necessary 
software Windows Vista
®:  Microsoft® DirectX® 10 
(preinstalled in Windows Vista®)
Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 (preinstalled in Windows Vista® SP1)
Windows® XP/2000:  Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c 
(preinstalled in Windows® XP SP2)
Installing the software on a computer that is not compatible with these \
versions 
DirectX
® may cause the computer to stop operating normally. If you are unsure if your 
PC is compatible, contact the manufacturer.
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Sound DirectSound
® support
Drive CD-ROM drive (for installation)
(When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.)
Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0))
Video cameras 
connected via 
USB Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with (SD card\
/Hard disk)
Content Content captured using Panasonic digital video cameras this software is \
provided with 
(SD card/Hard disk)
Other 
requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device, SD card reader/writer (required fo\
r reading and 
writing to SD cards; performing these operations with SD cards 4 GB or l\
arger requires 
an SDHC-compatible SD card reader/writer), and an environment with Inte\
rnet access 
(required for online functions “YouTube Uploader”)
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instruction\
s 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, Windows® 98 
SE, Windows® Me, and Windows NT®.
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Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows Vista® Enterprise, Windows® XP Media Center Edition, 
Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.
When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are co\
nnected through USB hubs or 
by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
This software does not support the multi-boot environments.
Windows Vista
®: Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before\
 using this 
software. The software will not function with a Guest account.
Windows
® XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account before using this softwar\
e. (Installation and 
uninstallation of the software requires an administrator account.)
This software does not support the multi-monitor environments.
For fonts and screen settings, use the standard Windows
® settings. Characters may not display properly 
depending on the settings.
This software cannot be used simultaneously with other time-shifting ima\
ge editing software or video 
capture products. Note that other software running background processes,\
 timer recording in particular, may 
cause this software to malfunction.
This software operates only when the built-in clock on the PC is set to \
a value within the following range.
From 0:00 on January 1, 1970, to 23:59 on December 31, 2037.
If the built-in clock is set to a value outside this range, this softwar\
e may not be activated or operated 
properly.
This software can only handle images recorded with this software or a Pa\
nasonic video camera that this 
software accompanied. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recor\
ders, software and commercial 
DVD videos are not supported.
 Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage)Supported 
computers IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below
OS Microsoft
® Windows® 2000 Professional SP4
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional
Microsoft® Windows® Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business
CPU Windows 2000 / XP :  Intel® Pentium® III 450 MHz or higher or Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz 
or higher
Windows Vista :  Including compatible CPUs. Intel
® Pentium® 4 1.6 GHz or higher 
recommended
RAM Windows 2000 / XP :  128 MB or more (256MB or more recommended)
Windows Vista Home Basic : 512 MB or more
Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home Premium : 1 GB or more
Interface USB port
Other 
requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device
USB connection: Data can be written to a computer.
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Microsoft
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registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the Unit\
ed States and/or other countries.
IBM
® and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporatio\
n of the U.S.
Intel® and Pentium® and Celeron® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the Uni\
ted 
States and other countries.
Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are \
usually the registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product conc\
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4Installing VideoCam SuiteVideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers.
Install and uninstall the software with administrator authorization.
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Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.78) and 
close any other software applications which are running.
Do not perform other computer operations while installing the software.
Do not connect this unit to the computer until installation is complete.\
Install VideoCam Suite only from the supplied CD-ROM.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer.
The installation program begins automatically and the message appears on\
 
the screen.
Click [Next].
Select the folder where the application will be installed and click [Nex\
t].
Decide whether to create a shortcut.
Select the country or region where you live and 
click [Next]. Check the message prompting you to confirm 
and click [YES].
If you cannot select your country or region, click 
[NTSC Area].
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Click [Install] and follow the directions appearing 
on the screen to complete the installation.
If the installation is interrupted halfway through, 
the software may not operate properly.
If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c 
must be installed in order to operate VideoCam 
Suite 2.0. Depending on the operating 
environment, you may be required to install 
DirectX 9.0c. If so, follow the instruction on the 
screen 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.
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[Readme] is displayed when the installation is completed. Be sure to che\
ck 
the contents.
Click [Finish].
Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” to automatically restart the 
computer and complete the installation.
Eject the CD-ROM from the computer.
After the installation is finished, the icon [
] is displayed in the task tray.
 If the Setup Menu does not start up automaticallyDouble-click the CD-ROM icon [] containing the CD-ROM drive in 
[Computer (My Computer)].
 Uninstalling the softwareFor Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] → 
[Programs] → [Uninstall a Program].
For Windows 2000 or XP
Click [Start] → ([Settings] →) [Add or Remove 
Programs (Applications)] in the [Control Panel].
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Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0] and click [Uninstall 
(Remove)] or [Uninstall/Remove].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to 
uninstall it.
After uninstalling the software, restart the 
computer.