Panasonic HDC-SD20 Operating Instructions Manual page 115

Available function
Playing back on a PC
Copying still pictures to a PC (l 123)
Refer to page 125 if using a Macintosh.
*1 Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Important Notice
≥ Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 1.0 in a device that does
not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The
disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
≥ 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.
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It is impossible to write data to the built-in memory or HDD on this unit from a PC.
≥ Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software
supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High
Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
≥ We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read motion picture.
≥ Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close any other
software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit
if you start any other software.
≥ Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a PC. (Operation is not
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
≥ We recommend reading the data from SD card or PC by connecting this unit and PC with the
supplied USB cable. In some cases, the SDHC memory card might not be compatible with the SD
card slot that is built in the PC or the SD card reader/writer that you use. Moreover, the SD card might
be damaged if it is inserted anywhere other than the SD card slot. Be sure to insert it in card slot for
the SD card.
∫ To use the HD Writer AE 1.0
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 on page 117.
≥ 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.
Data type Software required
HD Writer AE 1.0 or
Standard Windows picture
viewer or a commercially
Still picture
available picture viewer
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