Page 1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT3J15...
Page 2: Things You Should Know
Date of Purchase Things You Should Know Dealer Purchased From Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Address You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on Dealer Phone No. the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family Model No.
Page 3 Model No.: HDC-SD80P/HDC-TM80P/HDC-HS80P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
Page 4 AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. p In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. p When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Page 5 U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. <For USA-California only> This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Page 7 Precautions p STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store USE & LOCATION and handle your camera in a manner that WARNING will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). p TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up camera and power supply should not be device which could be damaged by exposed to rain or moisture.
Page 8 Do not expose the unit to vibrations or shock, and do not Panasonic does not accept any turn off the unit during recording or playback. responsibility for damages directly or If the unit is used in a place with loud...
Page 9 w For the purposes of this Operation may stop in hot or cold environments. owner’s manual The unit is disabled in order to protect the p SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card HDD. and SDXC Memory Card are referred to Do not use the unit in low atmospheric as the “SD card”.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Accessories..........12 Advanced (Recording) Quick Guide..........13 Preparation Zoom in/out function ......49 Extra Optical Zoom ......49 Image Stabilizer Function ...... 50 Parts identification and handling ..17 Recording with the Touch function..51 Power supply........... 20 Touch function icons ......51 Inserting/removing the battery...
Page 11 Watching Video/Pictures on your TV ..92 Others Connecting with a HDMI mini cable ..........95 Connecting with the AV multi Indications..........123 cable ..........95 Messages ..........126 ™ Playback using VIERA Link ....96 About recovery........ 127 Troubleshooting ........128 Copy/Dubbing Cautions for use ........
Page 12: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Dec. 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery pack VW-VBK180 AC adaptor VSK0711 AC cable K2CA2CA00025 AV multi cable K1HY12YY0008...
Page 13: Quick Guide
Quick Guide w Inserting the battery w Inserting/removing an SD card Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure.   Insert the battery until it clicks and locks.  w Charging the battery  ...
Page 14: Selecting A Mode
w Turning the unit on/off w Selecting a mode Turning the unit on and off with the Operate the mode switch to change the power button mode to Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. ...
Page 15: Language Selection
Touch Menu w Recording motion pictures Touch to display the Touch Menu. 1) Change the mode to Touch (left side)/ (right side) of 2) Open the LCD monitor. the Touch Menu to switch the operation 3) Press the recording start/stop button to icons.
Page 16 p Operation icons and screen display will w Motion picture/Still picture disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display playback them again, touch the screen. 1) Change the mode to (Motion picture playback) 2) Touch the play mode select icon /: Playback/Pause Rewind playback...
Page 17: Preparation
Preparation Parts identification and handling Speaker USB terminal [ ] (F 101, 106, 118) Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] (F 36, 72) Optical image stabilizer button O.I.S.] (F 50) Power button [ ] (F 26) HDMI mini connector [HDMI] (F 92, 96) AV multi connector (F 92, 109) p Use the AV multi cable (only the supplied cable).
Page 18 14 Mode switch (F 27) 14 15 16 15 Status indicator (F 26) 16 Recording start/stop button (F 32) 17 LCD monitor (Touch screen) (F 27) p It can open up to 90Q.   p It can rotate up to 180Q towards the lens or 90Q towards the opposite direction.
Page 19 23 Photoshot button [ ] (F 34) 24 Zoom lever [W/T] (In Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode) (F 49) Thumbnail display switch [ Volume lever [UVOLT] (In Playback Mode) (F 39) 25 Grip belt Adjust the length of the grip belt so that it fits your hand.
Page 20: Power Supply
Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
Page 21: Charging The Battery
If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 137. p We recommend using Panasonic batteries (F 12, 22, 23, 148). p If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 22: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time w Charging/Recording time p Temperature: 25 QC (77 QF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) HDC-SD80 Battery model number Maximum Actual Charging Recording [Voltage/Capacity continuous recordable time mode (minimum)] recordable time time [HA], [HG] 1 h 50 min Supplied battery/ 55 min VW-VBK180 (optional)
Page 23 The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use. p When using the AC adaptor or batteries made by other companies, the remaining battery capacity will not be shown.
Page 24: Recording To A Card
Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) p 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
Page 25: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (F 46, 47) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted.
Page 26: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. A clicking sound is heard when the unit is shaken. p This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and change the mode to Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit.
Page 27: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Motion Picture Recording Mode (F 32) Still Picture Recording Mode (F 34) Playback Mode (F 38, 76) Preparation How to use the touch screen You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch screen) with your finger.
Page 28: About The Touch Menu
w About the operation icons These icons are used to switch the menu and thumbnail display page, for item selection and setting etc. Touch to return to the previous screen such as when setting menus. About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons.
Page 29: Setting Date And Time
p Do not touch on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens. p Perform the touch screen calibration when the touch is not recognized or wrong location is recognized. (F 48) Preparation Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
Page 30: Basic
Basic Before recording w Basic camera positioning     Hold the unit with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. It is convenient to use the Recording button icon when holding the unit at waist level. p When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.
Page 31: [Hdc-Tm80/Hdc-Hs80]
Basic Selecting a media to record [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] The card, built-in memory and HDD media can be selected separately to record motion pictures or still pictures. Change the mode to Select the menu. (F 41) : [MEDIA SELECT] MENU Touch the media to record motion pictures or still pictures. [VIDEO/SD CARD] [VIDEO/Built-inMemory] ...
Page 32: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor.  Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.  When you begin recording, changes to q. Recording button icon p Recording can also be started/stopped by touching the Recording button icon. This icon functions in the same manner as the recording start/stop button.
Page 33 p There are 2 recording formats that can be used with this unit: AVCHD that records high-definition motion pictures, and iFrame that records motion pictures suitable for playback and editing on Mac (iMovie’11). To change the recording format, change the Recording Mode. (F 61) p Still pictures can be recorded while recording the motion picture.
Page 34: Recording Still Pictures
Basic Recording still pictures Change the mode to Open the LCD monitor. Press the button halfway. (For Auto focus only) Press the button fully. Focus indication: Focus indication n (The white lamp flashes.):  Focusing  q (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful.
Page 35: Recording Still Pictures In Motion Picture Recording Mode
w About the screen indications in Still Picture Recording Still picture operation indicator (F 123) R3000 R3000 R3000 R3000: Remaining number of still pictures MEGA (Flashes in red when [0] appears.) Quality of still pictures (F 70) Size of still pictures (F 69) MEGA MEGA optical image stabilizer (F 34) p Screen display will disappear...
Page 36: Intelligent Auto Mode
Basic Intelligent Auto Mode The following modes (appropriate for the condition) are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button Press this button to switch Intelligent Auto Mode/Manual Mode. p Please refer to page 72 for details about Manual Mode.
Page 37: Intelligent Auto Mode
p Faces cannot be detected depending on the recording conditions, such as when faces are of certain sizes or at certain tilts or when digital zoom is used. p [ZOOM MIC] is set to [OFF] in the Intelligent Auto Mode. (F 67) w Intelligent Auto Mode When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the Auto White Balance and Auto Focus operate and automatically adjust the color balance and focusing.
Page 38: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Change the mode to  Touch the play mode select icon . (F 28) Select the [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. p Touch [ENTER]. Select the [MEDIA] and [VIDEO/PICTURE] you wish to play back. p Touch [ENTER].
Page 39 Select the playback operation by touching the operation icon. Operation icon 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s p Operation icons and screen display will disappear when no function is performed for a specific period of time. To display them again, touch the screen. ...
Page 40: Motion Picture Compatibility
w Speaker volume adjustment Operate the volume lever to adjust the speaker volume during motion picture playback. Towards “T”: Increases the volume Towards “U”: Decreases the volume p Sound will be heard only during normal playback. p If pause play is continued for approx. 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. p The elapsed time for playback indication will be reset to 0h00m00s for each scene.
Page 41: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen p Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (F 28) MENU Touch [MENU]. Touch the desired item to enter the setting. MENU Touch the top menu Touch [EXIT] to exit the menu setting.
Page 42: Using The Setup Menu
Basic Using the Setup Menu p The items displayed differ depending on the position or settings of the mode switch. Select the menu. : [SETUP] desired setting MENU [CLOCK SET] Please refer to page 29. [SET WORLD TIME] It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination.
Page 43: Vqt3J15
(Only when setting the region of your travel  destination) Touch to select your travel destination and touch [ENTER].  p Touch [SUMMER TIME SET] to set daylight saving time. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The The local time at the selected travel destination time and time difference travel destination...
Page 44: Vqt3J15
[ECONOMY] [OFF]/[5 MINUTES] When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation, this unit automatically turns off to save battery life. p The Power Save function will not activate when: L connected to AC adaptor L using the USB cable for PC, DVD burner etc. L PRE-REC is used [QUICK POWER ON] [OFF]/[ON]...
Page 45: Vqt3J15
p If [ECONOMY] (F 44) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes into Quick Start Standby Mode, close the LCD monitor and then open it again. p Turn the unit off using the power button. [ALERT SOUND] [OFF]/ Touch screen operation, starting and stopping of recording and unit on/off can be confirmed with this sound.
Page 46: Vqt3J15
[VIERA Link] [OFF]/[ON] Please refer to page 96. [TV ASPECT] [16:9]/[4:3] Please refer to page 94. [INITIAL SET] Set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. p Settings for [MEDIA SELECT] , [CLOCK SET] and [LANGUAGE] will not be changed. * For users who have , this menu is not displayed.
Page 47: Vqt3J15
[FORMAT MEDIA] Please be aware that if a medium is formatted, then all the data recorded on the medium will be erased and cannot be restored. Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (F 100, 110) Touch [FORMAT MEDIA]. Touch [SD CARD] or [Built-inMemory].
Page 48: Vqt3J15
[MEDIA STATUS] The used space and remaining recordable time of the SD card, built-in memory and HDD can be checked. p Touching [CHANGE MEDIA] switches the unit between the display for the SD card and the display for the built-in memory/HDD. p When the mode switch is set to , remaining recordable time for the selected recording mode is displayed.
Page 49: Advanced (Recording)
Advanced (Recording) Zoom in/out function Zoom lever/Zoom button icons T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) p Maximum zoom ratio for recording motion pictures can be set with [ZOOM MODE]. (F 61) p You can also perform zoom operation by simply touching the LCD monitor. (Touch Zoom: F 51) w About the zoom speed The zoom speed will be faster in the order of zoom lever, zoom button icon, and then touch...
Page 50: Image Stabilizer Function
Advanced (Recording) Image Stabilizer Function Use the image stabilizer to reduce the effects of shake during recording. This unit is equipped with Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer. Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is a hybrid of optical and electrical image stabilizer. p Please refer to page 53 for details about the Optical Image Stabilizer Lock. O.I.S.
Page 51: Recording With The Touch Function
Advanced (Recording) Recording with the Touch function You can record using convenient functions just by the easy operation of touching the screen. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display Touch function icons. (F 28) (e.g. AF/AE tracking) Touch the Touch function icon.
Page 52 AF/AE tracking It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch screen. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) Touch p When [FACE RECOG.] (F 62) is [ON] and a registered face is detected, the target is automatically locked.
Page 53 Optical Image Stabilizer Lock In Motion Picture Recording Mode, you can further improve optical image stabilization by touching and holding Optical Image Stabilizer Lock icon. With this function, you can further reduce the effects of the shake that tends to occur when using zoom. ...
Page 54: Recording Functions Of Operation Icons
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display the operation icons. (F 28) p Touch on Touch Menu to switch pages upward or downward.
Page 55: Intelligent Contrast Control
Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually disappears. (Fade out) p The Fade setting is canceled when the recording stops. w To select the color for Fade in/out (Fade out) : [RECORD SETUP] [FADE COLOR]...
Page 56: Smile Shot
p After setting PRE-REC, if recording starts in less than 3 seconds, or while the PRE-REC indication flashes within about 3 seconds after initiating the Quick start operation, motion pictures taken 3 seconds before pressing the recording start/stop button cannot be recorded. p Images displayed on the thumbnail in Playback Mode will differ from the motion pictures displayed at the start of playback.
Page 57: Video Light
Video light It is possible to record with illumination even in dark places with Motion Picture Recording Mode. Each time the icon is selected, the indication changes by one setting in the following order. ([ON]) ([AUTO]) ([OFF]) Always on. : Turns on/off automatically according to brightness of the surroundings. Cancel the setting.
Page 58: Red-Eye Reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from Photo light. p The Photo light is activated 2 times. p The red-eye phenomenon tends to appear in certain recording conditions and more with some people than with others. p When faces are detected in the Intelligent Auto Mode, the Red-Eye Reduction is set to on.
Page 59: Tele Macro
Tele macro A more impressive image can be obtained by focusing on the object only in close-up and shading off the background. p The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 70 cm (28S). p When the Tele macro is set with the zoom magnification less than 37M in Motion Picture Recording Mode, it will automatically be set to 37M.
Page 60: Recording Functions Of Menus
Advanced (Recording) Recording functions of menus [SCENE MODE] When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. : [RECORD SETUP] [SCENE MODE] desired setting MENU [OFF]: Cancel the setting Sports: To make fast moving scenes less shaky with slow playback and pause of playback Portrait: To make people stand out against the background...
Page 61: Zoom Mode
p (Night scenery/Night portrait) L The shutter speed is 1/2 or more in Still Picture Recording Mode. L Using a tripod is recommended. p (Night portrait) L The Photo light is set to [ON]. [ZOOM MODE] Set the maximum zoom ratio for the Motion Picture Recording Mode. : [RECORD SETUP] [ZOOM MODE] desired setting...
Page 62: Face Recog
[RELAY REC] It is possible to continuously record motion picture to an SD card when there is no space available in the built-in memory. (It allows you to record only to SD card from built-in memory.) p Set [MEDIA SELECT] to [Built-inMemory]. p Set [REC MODE] to [HA], [HG], [HX] or [HE].
Page 63 w Registering a face for face recognition : [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] [SET] MENU p Up to a maximum of 6 people can be registered. Align the person’s face with the guide. p Take a picture of the persons face from the front, ensuring that their hair does not hide the outline of their face, their eyes or their eyebrows.
Page 64 w Changing the information of a registered person Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] [FACE RECOG.] [SET] [EDIT] MENU Touch the desired item to enter the setting. p Up to 3 face shots can be registered. To additionally register or to change/delete the registered face shots, touch the face shot.
Page 65: Face Framing
[NAME DISPLAY] When a registered person is detected by face recognition during recording, the name registered for that person is displayed. : [RECORD SETUP] [NAME DISPLAY] desired number MENU [OFF]/[1]/[2]/[3] p Displayed name will disappear after a while. p It is displayed according to the registration order setting from the first person. p This function is not displayed during the recording of yourself or Playback Mode.
Page 66: Shooting Guide
p The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. [AUTO SLOW SHTR] You can record bright pictures even in dark places by slowing the shutter speed. p Switch to Manual Mode.
Page 67: Zoom Mic
[WIND NOISE CANCELER] This will reduce the wind noise coming into the built-in microphones while maintaining the realism. p Switch to Manual Mode. (F 72) : [RECORD SETUP] [WIND NOISE CANCELER] [ON] MENU p This function’s default setting is [ON]. p When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, [WIND NOISE CANCELER] is set to [ON], and the setting cannot be changed.
Page 68 p When switching to Intelligent Auto Mode, the setting is fixed to [AUTO] and cannot be changed. p When [ZOOM MIC] is [ON], the volume will be different depending on the zoom rate. p The microphone input level meter shows the larger of the inputs from the 2 built-in microphones.
Page 69 [PICTURE SIZE] The higher the number of pixels, the higher the clarity of the picture when printing. : [PICTURE] [PICTURE SIZE] desired setting MENU w Picture size and Maximum zoom ratio Aspect ratio will change depending on the picture size. 4:3: Aspect ratio of 4:3 television 3:2:...
Page 70 [QUALITY] Selecting the picture quality. : [PICTURE] [QUALITY] desired setting MENU Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. [HI-SPEED BURST] Recording is done continuously at the rate of 30 or 60 still pictures per second.
Page 71: Af Assist Lamp
(When [SELECT] is selected in step 4) Touch the range of pictures that will be stored. p Previous (Next) page is displayed by touching * Only select the picture for start point if only 1 picture is to be stored. p A confirmation message is displayed when [Enter] is touched after selecting the start point and finish point.
Page 72: Manual Recording
Advanced (Recording) Manual recording p The manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, brightness (Iris and Gain) settings are retained when you change between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. appears on the screen.
Page 73: White Balance
White balance Automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. p Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (F 72) Touch [WB]. FOCUS Touch to select White balance mode.
Page 74: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. p Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (F 72) Touch [SHTR] or [IRIS]. Touch to adjust settings.
Page 75: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use Manual Focus. p Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to Manual Mode. (F 72) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu. : [RECORD SETUP] [MF ASSIST] [ON] MENU...
Page 76: Advanced (Playback)
Advanced (Playback) Playback Operations Motion picture playback using operation icon For details on the basic playback operations, refer to page 38. Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch during playback to fast forward. (Touch to rewind.) p The fast forward/rewind speed During Playback Fast forward/ increases if you touch / again.
Page 77: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture
Playback operation Playback display Operating steps Touch the Direct playback bar or slide it while touching. During Playback p The playback pauses temporarily and Direct playback skips to the position touched or slid to while touching. p Playback will start by releasing your touching or sliding finger.
Page 78: Highlight & Time Frame Index
Highlight & Time frame index An image of one scene is displayed as a thumbnail at set search condition. Scene can be played back from any midway point of the scene you wish to see. p Operate the zoom lever to side and change over the thumbnail display to Highlight &...
Page 79: Resuming The Previous Playback
Resuming the previous playback If playback of a scene was stopped halfway, the playback can be resumed from where it was stopped. : [VIDEO SETUP] [RESUME PLAY] [ON] MENU If playback of a motion picture is stopped, appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. p The memorized resume position is cleared if you turn off the unit or change the mode.
Page 80: Various Playback Functions
Advanced (Playback) Various playback functions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by date The scenes or the still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Touch the date select icon. (F 28)  Date select icon Touch the playback date.
Page 81: Highlight Playback
Highlight Playback Part that was recognized as clearly recorded is extracted from a long recording, and it can be played back in a short time with effects and music added. p Highlight playback cannot be used for iFrame scenes. Touch .
Page 82 w Priority setting Touch [FACE] or [FACE RECOG.]. p If you touch [FACE], any detected face, including the face of person registered for Face Recognition, is given priority on playback. (When [FACE RECOG.] is selected) Touch a face to specify. 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3...
Page 83: Changing The Playback Settings And Playing Back The Slide Show
w Music setting Touch your favorite music. p When [EFFECT SETUP] is set to [NONE], you will be able to select [NO MUSIC]. When [NO MUSIC] is selected, the audio recorded at the time of shooting is played back. p To adjust the volume of music during playback or audio testing, operate the volume lever.
Page 84 (When [SLIDE INTERVAL] is selected) Touch the interval of playback for the slide show. [SHORT]: Approx. 1 second [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 seconds [LONG]: Approx. 15 seconds (When [MUSIC SELECT] is selected) Touch the desired sound. p To adjust the volume of music during playback of the slide show or audio testing, operate the volume lever.
Page 85: Deleting Scenes/Still Pictures
Advanced (Playback) Deleting scenes/still pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. Change the mode to w To delete the scene or still picture being played back Touch while scenes or still pictures to be 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s...
Page 86: Dividing A Scene (Avchd)
When you stop deleting halfway Touch [CANCEL] while deleting. p The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot be restored. To complete editing Touch [Return]. p You can also delete scenes by touching [MENU], selecting [EDIT SCENE] [DELETE] [ALL SCENES], [MULTI] or [SINGLE].
Page 87: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete (Iframe)
p You cannot divide a scene if you are playing back a disc with a DVD burner (optional) connected, or if the number of scenes of a given date would exceed 99 scenes. p It may not be possible to divide scenes with a short recording time. p Data that has been recorded or edited on another device cannot be divided and the divided points cannot be deleted.
Page 88: Deleting Personal Information
Deleting personal information Deletes face recognition information from scenes in which faces were recognized. p Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon. Then set [VIDEO/ PICTURE] to [AVCHD]. (F 38) p Personal information is not recorded in the iFrame scenes. Select the menu.
Page 89: Dpof Setting
Advanced (Playback) DPOF setting You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. (Copy still pictures recorded to the built-in memory or HDD to the SD card before setting DPOF.) p Change the mode to and touch the play mode select icon.
Page 90: [Hdc-Tm80]
Advanced (Playback) Relay scene combining [HDC-TM80] You can combine the relayed scene (F 62) in the built-in memory and the continued scene in the SD card to be one into the SD card. Relay-recorded scene Relay scene combining Built-in memory SD card Range of Relay recording p Change the mode to...
Page 91 To cancel relay information : [EDIT SCENE] [RELAY INFO CANCEL] MENU p When the relay information is canceled, combining of the relayed scenes will not be possible anymore. Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the SD card is less than the volume of the relayed scene in the built-in memory.
Page 92: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
Advanced (Playback) Watching Video/Pictures on your TV Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals. High quality HDMI terminal Component terminal Video terminal p Use the AV multi cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and check the output settings.
Page 93 Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. p Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). p Do not use any other AV multi cables except the supplied one. p When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV multi cable is not required.
Page 94 TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about Panasonic TVs with an SD card slot for playing back your pictures. http://panasonic.net/ p iFrame scenes cannot be played back on a TV.
Page 95: Connecting With A Hdmi Mini Cable
Connecting with a HDMI mini cable Select the desired method of HDMI output. : [SETUP] [HDMI RESOLUTION] [AUTO]/[1080i]/[480p] MENU p [AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected TV. If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080i] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV.
Page 96: Playback Using Viera Link
™ is a new name for EZ Sync p This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
Page 97 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support on the TV.
Page 98: Copy/Dubbing
Copy/Dubbing Copying between SD card and Built-in Memory/HDD [HDC-TM80/HDC-HS80] Motion pictures or still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a built-in memory/HDD. w Check the used space of the copy destination It is possible to check the used space of the SD card, built-in memory or HDD by [MEDIA STATUS] (F 48).
Page 99 Touch desired items following the screen display. p It will return to the previous step by touching p (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected) When touched, the scene/still picture is selected and the indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch the scene/still picture again to cancel the operation. p (When [SELECT DATE] is selected) When touched, the date is selected and surrounded by red.
Page 100: Connecting A Dvd Burner To Copy To/ Play Back A Disc
Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. p iFrame scenes cannot be copied to disc. Copy to PC to make a backup. (F 110) Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. w About discs that can be used for copying DVD-R...
Page 101 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. p You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).
Page 102: Copying To Discs
Copying to discs p You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) p You cannot copy motion pictures together with still pictures or motion pictures in a different picture quality (AVCHD picture quality and conventional normal picture quality) to the same disc.
Page 103 Important Notice p When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device.
Page 104: Playing Back The Copied Disc
p The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. p Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or disconnect the USB Connection Cable while copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner. p It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
Page 105: Managing The Copied Disc
Managing the copied disc p Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. (F 101) w Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and +RW discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
Page 106: Dubbing With A Blu-Ray Disc Recorder, Video, Etc
Copy/Dubbing Dubbing with a Blu-ray disc recorder, video, etc. w Check before dubbing Check the equipment used for dubbing. Equipment used Dubbing picture To dub for dubbing quality Equipment with High-definition Insert the SD card directly SD card slot picture quality (F 107) Equipment with High-definition...
Page 107 Dubbing in high-definition picture quality You can dub using a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or high-definition (AVCHD) compatible DVD recorder. p Depending on the recorders or the media to be copied to, you may not be able to copy in high-definition (AVCHD) picture quality. For further details, see the operating instructions of your recorder.
Page 108 Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) p When this unit is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or a DVD recorder using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the connected equipment to this unit.
Page 109: Dubbing In Standard Picture Quality
Dubbing in standard picture quality w Dubbing using equipment without an SD card slot or a USB terminal, or using a video device You can dub by connecting an AV multi cable. p Images are dubbed in standard quality. p Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. Change the video input on the video device and TV that this unit is connected to.
Page 110: With A Pc
With a PC What you can do with a PC HD Writer AE 3.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer AE 3.0, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM.
Page 111 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.
Page 112: End User License Agreement
Software are not transferred to Licensee. warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...
Page 113: Operating Environment
With a PC Operating environment p Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. p 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.) p Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
Page 114 Display High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024M768 pixels or more (1920M1080 pixels or more recommended) 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 M16 compatible recommended ™...
Page 115 w Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) (SP1/SP2) Windows XP (32 bit) (SP3) Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
Page 116: Installation
If Windows 7 is in use, or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] [Computer] (or double-click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. Click [Next]. Read the [End User License Agreement], then place a check beside [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree to them and click [Next].
Page 117 When installation is complete, some notes will appear. Check the contents, then close the window. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. w Uninstalling HD Writer AE 3.0 Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
Page 118: Connecting To A Pc
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. p When using an SDXC Memory Card, check the following support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html VQT3J15...
Page 119: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
SD card, built-in memory or HDD.) w Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
Page 120: About The Pc Display
About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive. p Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. We recommend using HD Writer AE 3.0 The following data will be recorded. to copy or write back motion picture data.
Page 121: Starting Hd Writer Ae 3.0
The software cannot be used with the user name for a guest account. (On the PC) Select [Start] [All Programs] [Panasonic] [HD Writer AE 3.0] [HD Writer AE]. p For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.
Page 122: If Using Mac
With a PC If using Mac p HD Writer AE 3.0 is not available for Mac. p iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. p There are some limitations in the functions when iMovie’11 is used. Refer to page 132 for details. w Operating environment Mac OS X 10.6.3 Intel Core Duo or better...
Page 123: Indications
Others Indications only only w Recording indications Motion Picture Recording Mode Still Picture Recording Mode 1h30m  0h00m00s R 3000 1h30m R 1h20m MEGA PRE-REC  1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN  12:34PM 12:34PM NOV 15 2011 NOV 15 2011 Motion picture recording mode (F 61) R 1h20m Remaining time for motion Intelligent Auto Mode (F 36)
Page 124 HDD Falling detection Display Touch Menu (F 28) (F 9) Backlight Compensation PRE-REC (F 55) (F 58) PRE-REC Zoom Microphone (F 67) Soft Skin Mode (F 58) Wind Noise Canceler (F 67) Tele Macro (F 59) Picture adjustment (F 68) Intelligent Contrast Control (F 55) Digital cinema color (F 66)
Page 125 w Playback indications w Indication of connection to other devices /// ///// &/'// Accessing the card (F 108, 119) Display during playback (F 38, 76) Accessing the built-in memory 0h00m00s Playback Time (F 38) (F 108, 119) No.10 Scene Number Accessing the HDD (F 108, Repeat Playback (F 78) 119)
Page 126: Messages
Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (F 20) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.
Page 127: About Recovery
About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear and a repair is performed. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) p The above message is displayed when abnormal management information is detected when the scenes are displayed in thumbnail.
Page 128: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting Power Problem Check points p Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently This unit cannot be turned on. charged. (F 21) p In cold places, the battery using time becomes shorter. This unit does not stay p The battery has a limited life.
Page 129 Recording Problem Check points p Use an SD card that can be used for motion picture The unit arbitrarily stops recording. recording. (F 24) p The recordable time may have shortened due to the deterioration of the data writing speed or repeated recording and deletion.
Page 130 Playback Problem Check points p Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are Scenes/still pictures cannot be played back. displayed as cannot be played back. p Release the protect setting. (F 88) Scenes cannot be p Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are deleted.
Page 131 With other products Problem Check points p Please read the operating instructions of your TV and Although this unit is correctly connected to a select the channel that matches the input used for the TV, images cannot be connection. p Change the [TV ASPECT] setting to match the aspect seen.
Page 132 With a PC Problem Check points p After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the When connected by the USB cable, this unit is supplied USB cable. p Select another USB terminal on the PC. not detected by the PC. p Check the operating environment.
Page 133 w If AVCHD scenes do not change smoothly when played back on another device The images may be still for several seconds at the joins between the scenes if the following operations are performed when multiple scenes have been continuously played back using another unit.
Page 134: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for use use the cords and the cables supplied About this unit with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. The unit and the SD card become Do not spray insecticides or volatile warm during use. This is not a chemicals onto the unit.
Page 135 (silica gel) in with it. p Please look after the data in your built-in memory or HDD carefully. Panasonic will When disposing of or giving away this not be held responsible in the unlikely unit, note that: case that private data is divulged.
Page 136: About The Battery
p Prepare batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 About the battery times the period you are planning to record for. Cold places such as a ski resort The battery used in this unit is a can shorten recording time. rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Page 137: About The Ac Adaptor
About the AC adaptor About status indicator during charging p If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, charging When the status indicator is flashing at a may take time or the battery may not be particularly fast or slow rate, the charged.
Page 138 About the SD card LCD monitor p When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that: with a soft cloth such as eye glass cleaner. p Formatting and deletion of this unit or p Do not touch the LCD monitor with your computer only changes the file finger nails, or rub or press with strong...
Page 139 It should be noted before use that p When a cold room has been warmed up Panasonic does not accept any quickly. p When cool wind from an air conditioner is responsibility for direct or indirect problems which occur as the result of the directly blown onto this unit.
Page 140: About Copyright
LLC. concerned. p “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and This product is licensed under the AVC Sony Corporation. patent portfolio license for the personal and p Manufactured under license from Dolby non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) Laboratories.
Page 141: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time
Others Recording modes/approximate recordable time p SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.   Recording mode [HA] [HG] [HX] [HE] Picture size 1920M1080 1920M1080 1920M1080 1920M1080 4 GB 30 min...
Page 142: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures
Others Approximate number of recordable pictures p SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated number is the approximate number of recordable pictures. (When [QUALITY] is set to Picture size 1856M1392 640M480 2064M1376 Aspect ratio 4 GB 2600 30000 2500...
Page 143: Specifications
Others Specifications High Definition Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording; Charging; 4.5 W 7.7 W 4.5 W 7.7 W 5.4 W 7.7 W Signal system: 1080/60i, 540/30p Recording format:...
Page 144 Monitor: 2.7\ wide LCD monitor (Approx. 230 K dots) Microphone: Stereo (with a zoom microphone) Speaker: 1 round speaker, dynamic type White balance adjustment: Auto tracking white balance system Standard illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum required illumination: Approx. 7 lx (1/30 with Low light mode in the Scene mode) Approx.
Page 145 Dimensions: 51.5 mm (W)M59.0 mm (H)M109 mm (D) [2.02 S (W)M2.32 S (H)M4.29 S (D)] (excluding projecting parts) 60.0 mm (W)M64.0 mm (H)M109 mm (D) [2.37 S (W)M2.51 S (H)M4.29 S (D)] (excluding projecting parts) Mass (Weight): Approx. 192 (Approx. 0.42 lbs.) [without battery (supplied) and an SD card (optional)] Approx.
Page 146: Motion Pictures
w Motion pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 24 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 16 GB HDD;...
Page 147 w Still pictures Recording media: SD Memory Card (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card (exFAT system compliant) Refer to page 24 for details on SD cards usable in this unit. Built-in memory; 16 GB HDD;...
Page 148: Optional Accessories
Others Optional accessories Accessory No. Figure Description VW-BC10PP Battery charger VW-VBK180 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack VW-VBK360 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini cable RP-CDHM30 VW-LDC103PP Video DC Light VZ-LL10PP Light bulb for video DC light VW-SK12PP Shoe adaptor VW-ACK180PP Accessory kit *1 Please refer to page 22, concerning the battery charging time and available recording...
Page 149 Accessory No. Figure Description RP-SDN16GU1A Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN08GU1A Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN04GU1A Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP-SDN02GU1A Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW48GU1K Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card RP-SDW32GU1K...
Page 150: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
Page 151: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it...
Page 152 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
Page 153: Warranty
Camcorder Products - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
Page 154: Index
Index ....89 DPOF setting ....100 DVD burner .
Page 155 ..40 ....58 Motion picture compatibility Soft skin mode ... .40 Still picture compatibility .
Page 156: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido w Insertar la batería w Insertar/extraer una tarjeta SD Meta la batería insertándola en la dirección señalada en la figura.   Introduzca la batería hasta que haga clic y se cierre. ...
Page 157 w Encender/apagar la unidad w Selección del modo Encender y apagar el dispositivo con el Utilice el selector de modo para cambiar el botón de alimentación modo a Abra el monitor LCD y presione el botón de alimentación para encender la unidad. ...
Page 158 Menú táctil w Grabación de películas Toque para visualizar el menú de 1) Cambie el modo a deslizamiento. 2) Abra el monitor LCD. Toque (lado izquierdo)/ (lado 3) Pulse el botón de inicio/parada de derecho) de en el menú táctil para cambiar los iconos de operación.
Page 159 5) Seleccione la operación de w Reproducción de película/ reproducción tocando el icono de operación. fotografía 1) Cambie el modo a 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 0h01m30s 2) Toque el icono de selección del modo de reproducción   Icono de funcionamiento p Los iconos de operación y la visualización de la pantalla desaparecerán cuando no Seleccione el [VIDEO/FOTO] que desea se realiza una función por un período...
Page 160 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT3J15 5000  F1210TC0 ( © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in Japan...
Page 161: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions High-definition video Management/Easy Editing Software HD Writer AE 3.0 Thank you for using HD Writer AE. Before use, please read these instructions completely. © Panasonic Corporation 2010...
Page 162 Contents Introduction Advanced Features What you can do with this software …………… Feature overview ……………………………… What you can do with this software Opening the main window ……………………… 35 Exiting the software ………………………………………… 35 (Using the Smart Wizard) ………………………… Updating software automatically ……………… 36 What you can do with this software Checking for update information automatically ……………...
Page 163 Contents Editing motion pictures (Basic operations)…… 62 Using convenient features …………………… Creating a new project ……………………………………… 62 Viewing highlights of motion pictures Saving an edited project (File output) ……………………… 65 (Highlight Playback) …………………………… 105 Saving the edit process (saving projects) ………………… 67 Viewing still pictures shot using High-Speed Opening saved edit process (opening projects) …………...
Page 164: Introduction What You Can Do With This Software
Introduction What you can do with this software Copy from a video camera to a PC (→22, 38) videos with this software Send by E-mail Post (→111) on the Internet View (→55) Create a BD/DVD (→27, 85) Edit (→61) from videos Create a original movie (→61) Enjoy by freely editing motion pictures and still pictures, and...
Page 165: What You Can Do With This Software (Using The Smart Wizard)
Introduction What you can do with this software (Using the Smart Wizard) Using the Smart Wizard lets you easily copy your videos to a PC or disc. (→22) Connect Launch Copy a video camera to a PC the Smart Wizard to a PC or disc Tips ●...
Page 166: What You Can Do With This Software (Advanced Features)
Introduction What you can do with this software (Advanced features) You can upload motion pictures to YouTube ∗ and Facebook ∗ Online Edit and Your motion picture can be sharing Copy accessed and watched on the Internet. ∗ YouTube is a website for sharing Copying to a Computer (→38) motion pictures on the Internet.
Page 167: Read Before Starting Operation
Reproduction of these operating instructions in part or in full or repair etc. without permission is prohibited. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage or loss resulting from the alteration or Steps to protect important video data vanishing of information including personal information.
Page 168 Motion pictures in 1080/60p, 1080/50p or 3D This software supports 1080/60p and 1080/50p motion pictures and 3D motion pictures recorded using a Panasonic high- definition video camera that this software accompanied. (A 3D conversion lens (sold separately) is required to record 3D motion pictures.
Page 169 Introduction Read before starting operation Terms AVCHD format This is a standard format for recording and playing back high- 1080/60p or 1080/50p motion picture definition motion pictures. These are high-definition motion pictures that have a high picture quality and were recorded in 1080/60p or 1080/50p format. They DVD-Video format can be played back with this software and with playback devices A format that can be played on most DVD players.
Page 170: General Precautions
Introduction General precautions General information about using the software Operations during disc recording ● Do not execute the following operations while the software is If the following actions are executed while the data is being running. Doing so may cause defects (damage to media, etc.). recorded onto a disc, recording may not complete properly, and - Turn off the PC or video camera, or restart the PC.
Page 171 When players shift from the first layer to the second layer of page before using an SDXC card. dual-sided, dual-layer DVD-R discs, video playback may freeze http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ● momentarily or audio may skip on some players. If the Write-Protect switch has been set to [LOCK], recording is ●...
Page 172: Operating Environments
Introduction Operating environments System requirements ® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 2.8 GHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU) When using the Playback function and the MPEG2 output function, Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, or AMD Athlon™...
Page 173 Panasonic HD video cameras this software is provided with. connected via USB Content Video captured using Panasonic HD video cameras this software is provided with. Other requirements Mouse or equivalent pointing device, SD card reader/writer (required for reading and recording to SD cards; performing these operations with SDHC memory cards or SDXC memory cards requires an SDHC-compatible or SDXC-compatible SD card reader/writer), an environment with Internet access (required for online functions “Online sharing”)
Page 174 Introduction Operating environments ● ● Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating This software does not support the multi-monitor environments. ● instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. For fonts and screen settings, use the standard Windows ®...
Page 175: Optical Discs And Sd Cards Supported For Recording
• As of December 2010. ∗ DVD-Video can be played on most DVD players. • For the latest information about the supported Panasonic SD ∗ Used DVD-RW discs can be used again for recording after memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory formatting.
Page 176 Introduction Optical discs and SD cards supported for recording ● +R and +RW DVD discs can be used for recording in AVCHD or DVD-Video format. ● Motion pictures recorded in 1080/60p or 1080/50p format are converted to AVCHD format or MPEG2 format before being copied to the disc.
Page 177: Preparation
Preparation Connect the video camera to a computer By connecting a compatible video camera to your computer using the supplied cable, you can copy video located on the internal recording media of the video camera or on the SD card installed in the video camera, to your computer or create discs. Important To avoid draining the battery of notebook computers or video cameras, use an AC adapter with these devices.
Page 178: Disconnecting The Video Camera From The Computer
Be careful because if you format the card, you will delete all your precious videos. Be sure to check the following page before using an Example of the SDXC card: http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html task tray icon ● Do not operate the video camera or disconnect the USB cable during the transfer of video camera data.
Page 179: Using The Conversion Assist Function
Preparation Using the Conversion Assist Function With the Conversion Assist Function, the function on the camera is used to convert file formats faster than when using the software only. Power To use the Conversion Assist Function ● The file format may be converted when using the following functions of this software.
Page 180: Using The Smart Wizard Feature Overview
Using the Smart Wizard Feature overview Simply by following the instructions on the Smart Wizard window, you can easily copy captured video to a computer or disc. The Smart Wizard is displayed automatically when you connect the video camera to your computer. ●...
Page 181 Be careful because if you format the card, you will delete all your precious images. Be sure to check the following page before using an SDXC card: http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html HD Writer AE...
Page 182: Copying Video To A Computer
Motion pictures or still pictures on your video camera can be copied to your computer. (Video captured using other devices cannot be copied. To copy video from a Panasonic high-definition video camera from 2008 or earlier (video cameras not provided with HD Writer AE), use the version of HD Writer provided with that video camera.) Preparation: ●...
Page 183: Copying By Automatically Selecting Only The Video Not Already Copied
Using the Smart Wizard Copying video to a computer Copying by automatically selecting only the video not already copied Click [Simple copy] in step , and then: Click the recording media. Video to Select the recording media with the captured video. Only the copy video on the selected recording media is copied.
Page 184: Copying By Selecting The Video Yourself
Using the Smart Wizard Copying video to a computer Copying by selecting the video yourself Click [Copy selected files] in step , and then: Click the recording media. Select the recording media with the captured video. Only the Select the type of video to display video on the selected recording media is copied.
Page 185 Using the Smart Wizard Copying video to a computer Click [Execute]. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. The selected video(s) is copied to the computer. A progress indicator and thumbnails are displayed. ● Copying is not available unless you have selected at least one motion picture or still picture.
Page 186: Selecting A Copy Destination
Using the Smart Wizard Copying video to a computer Selecting a copy destination If you click [Browse] in the window for confirming or selecting the videos to copy, you can select the save destination folder and subfolder in the following window. Select the save destination folder.
Page 187: Copying Motion Pictures To Discs
Using the Smart Wizard Copying motion pictures to discs Copy the motion pictures recorded with the video camera to the disc in “High-definition quality” or “Standard quality”. The motion pictures are recorded in order of recording date. Automatic multi-disc copying When the motion picture exceeds the capacity of one disc, it is automatically divided for copying over multiple discs.
Page 188 Using the Smart Wizard Copying motion pictures to discs Click [Copy to disc]. Select the copy destination and click [Next]. The picture quality varies depending on the disc type (see below). ● Use a new or formatted disc. Click [Initialize] to format the disc.
Page 189 Using the Smart Wizard Copying motion pictures to discs (Only when using a DVD-R/RW disc or DVD-RAM disc) Select the picture quality. DVD-R/RW disc [AVCHD format high-definition images] [DVD video format high-quality images (XP)]: About 60 minutes of motion picture can be recorded on one DVD (4.7 GB).
Page 190: Copying All Motion Pictures On The Video Camera
Using the Smart Wizard Copying motion pictures to discs Decide how to select the motion pictures to copy. To select all motion pictures on the video camera Click [Copy all] (see below). To select the motion pictures yourself Click [Copy selected files] (→31). Copying all motion pictures on the video camera Click [Copy all] in step , and then:...
Page 191: Copying By Selecting The Motion Pictures Yourself
Using the Smart Wizard Copying motion pictures to discs Copying by selecting the motion pictures yourself Select the type of motion picture to display Click [Copy selected files] in step , and then: ([All], [AVCHD], [MP4], [MPEG2], [Still pic.]) Display By scene or By date Click the recording media.
Page 192 Using the Smart Wizard Copying motion pictures to discs Check the design of the top menu. ● Top menus cannot be created when recording in DVD-VR Recording format. ● date Motion picture cannot be played from the Preview window of the top menu.
Page 193 Using the Smart Wizard Copying motion pictures to discs When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. Recording now begins, and the status is shown with the progress indicator and thumbnails. ● Clicking [Cancel] when changing discs or during data conversion will stop recording in progress.
Page 194: Advanced Features Feature Overview
Advanced Features Feature overview This section describes more advanced software operations. The following operations are possible. Copy video to your computer Edit video on your computer Record on optical discs and (→38) (→61) SD cards (→85) To play back (→55) Use convenient features (→105) To delete...
Page 195: Opening The Main Window
● Before using the software for the first time, be sure to select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic] → [HD Writer AE 3.0] → [Read this start the program. before starting] and read the supplementary explanation and the latest information.
Page 196: Updating Software Automatically
Advanced Features Feature overview Updating software automatically Checking for update information automatically The software update information is checked every time the software is started. ● You can also check for update information by selecting [Support] → [Check for application updates] from the menu. Tips ●...
Page 197: Using The Conversion Assist Function
Advanced Features Feature overview Using the Conversion Assist Function Changing the Conversion Assist Function setting Set whether or not to use the video camera function when converting the file format. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Select [Movie] and change the settings. [Use the conversion assist function of the video camera]: The processing is faster than when processing with the computer only.
Page 198: Copying Videos To A Computer (Copy To Pc)
SD card reader/writer; videos (motion pictures in BD format or AVCHD format) on a disc created with this software; and videos recorded with a video camera that this software accompanied -- when using high speed dubbing to copy these videos to a BD/DVD disc using a Panasonic BD/ DVD recorder DIGA, videos on that disc can be copied to your computer.
Page 199 Advanced Features Copying videos to a computer (Copy to PC) If the selection window for the location to copy from is displayed, select the drive and click [Next]. ● If the connected drive or SD card is not displayed, click [Refresh].
Page 200 Advanced Features Copying videos to a computer (Copy to PC) Select the copy destination folder. To save in a folder that is not displayed Click [Browse...]. Select a folder and click [OK]. ● To create a new folder to save to, click [Make New Folder], enter a folder name, and click [OK].
Page 201 Advanced Features Copying videos to a computer (Copy to PC) When the completion window is displayed after copying, click [OK]. About saving folders The following copy destinations are set by default. ● Pictures (My Pictures) ● Videos (My Videos) When Windows is installed on drive C, the folder locations are as follows.
Page 202: About The Main Window
Advanced Features About the main window Use the main window for general operations such as copying, playback, and editing. Menu bar You can select or deselect all the Different functions are arranged displayed thumbnails. by item. You can change the order of the Tool bar thumbnail list in the display area Buttons are provided for frequently...
Page 203 Advanced Features About the main window Display area The thumbnails of the videos specified with the folder or calendar item on the left are displayed in a list. ● Files that are not compatible are not displayed. ● Icon description : 1080/60p or 1080/50p motion pictures : AVCHD motion pictures : iFrame motion pictures (960x540/30p and 960x540/25p...
Page 204: Switching Between Window Display Styles
Advanced Features Switching between window display styles Displaying videos in a folder in list view (Folder display) Only videos in a registered folder can be displayed. Click [Folder]. The window display style is switched. ● You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → [Folder display] from the menu.
Page 205: Displaying Videos With The Same Recording Date (Calendar Display)
Advanced Features Switching between window display styles Displaying videos with the same recording date (Calendar display) Click [Calendar]. The window display style is switched. ● You can also switch by selecting [View] → [Display mode] → [Calendar display] from the menu. Click on the displayed year, month, and day.
Page 206: Adding Registered Folders
Advanced Features Switching between window display styles Adding registered folders Adding or registering display folders. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [General] — [Registered folder]. : Currently registered folders Click [Add]. Select the folder to register and click [OK]. When [OK] is clicked, the settings are applied and the window is closed.
Page 207: Displaying Only Motion Pictures That Contain A Specific Person
Advanced Features Displaying only motion pictures that contain a specific person People for which Face Recognition was registered with the video camera are displayed in the Face Recognition search list. You can narrow the display to motion pictures that feature a certain person. This is compatible only with motion pictures that were shot with a video camera supplied with this software.
Page 208: Copying/Moving Videos
Advanced Features Copying/moving videos Click [Folder]. Select the video that you want to copy or move. ● You can select multiple thumbnails. To move, drag and drop the video to the destination folder. ● To copy, drag and drop while holding down the [Ctrl] key. Tips When the confirmation message is ●...
Page 209: Deleting Videos
Advanced Features Deleting videos You can delete videos that are saved on your PC. Select the video that you want to delete. ● You can select multiple thumbnail. Select [File] → [Delete] from the menu. ● You can also delete by pressing the [Delete] key. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].
Page 210: Protecting Videos
Advanced Features Protecting videos You can protect against accidental deletion. When protection is set, videos are read-only and cannot be edited or deleted. Select the video that you want to protect. Select [File] → [Protect] → [ON] from the menu. ●...
Page 211: Setting As Favorites
Advanced Features Setting as Favorites If you set a video as a favorite, will be displayed on the thumbnail. Select the video you want to set as a favorite. Select [File] → [Favorite] → [ON] from the menu. ● Select [OFF] to remove the favorites setting. ●...
Page 212: [Playback From Here (Add To Favorites)]
Advanced Features Setting as Favorites [Playback from here (Add to favorites)] You can select your favorite spot in a scene and add to favorites. You can select multiple spots and add to favorites. This lets you easily find your favorite spots later. Select the motion picture containing a spot you want to add to favorites, and then right-click on it.
Page 213: Refreshing The Display
Advanced Features Refreshing the display If the display is not updated with the results of operations such as video edits, refresh the display manually. Select [View] → [Refresh] from the menu. The display is refreshed. Tips ● If the display is not updated with file or folder operations that you perform using other software, refresh the display.
Page 214: Using Right-Click Menus
Advanced Features Using right-click menus When a thumbnail or folder is selected and right-clicked, a menu with some functions is displayed. Select a video. Right-click on the video. The right-click menu is displayed. ● [Playback from here (Add to favorites)] can only be set for motion pictures.
Page 215: Displaying The Playback Window
Advanced Features Displaying the Playback window You can play back videos that are saved on the PC. Click the folder that contains the video that you want to view. Displays the thumbnails of videos in a folder. Video shown as thumbnails can be played. ●...
Page 216: About The Playback Window
Advanced Features Displaying the Playback window About the Playback window During motion picture playback : Skips from the current playback position to the previous playback position that has been set as a favorite. If no favorite playback positions have been set before the current position, it will skip to the beginning of the scene.
Page 217 Advanced Features Displaying the Playback window During still picture display : Displays the previous still picture. : Displays the next still picture. : Rotates 90 degrees counter-clockwise. : Rotates 90 degrees clockwise. : Enlarges the picture. : Reduces the picture. : Displays in the original size.
Page 218 Advanced Features Displaying the Playback window ● Actual frame rates may be lower, depending on the computer Tips environment and conditions of use. ● Depending on graphics features (such as [Windows Aero] in Windows Conditions when frame rates may be lower: Vista and Windows 7), your computer environment, and the video - When other software is running during installation of this software being played, frames may be dropped and colour loss may occur...
Page 219: Playing Media
HD Writer AE) cannot be connected. Further, media that contains video that was recorded with a different device or a Panasonic high-definition video camera from 2008 or earlier (video cameras not provided with HD Writer AE) cannot be connected.
Page 220: Displaying Detailed Video Information
Camera information of video files that were recorded by a video You can enter any text that you want and save it with the video. camera not made by Panasonic or that have been processed may not (Up to 128 (single-byte) characters) be properly displayed.
Page 221: Editing Video On Your Computer
Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Video copied to your computer can be edited. The following operations are possible. Editing motion pictures (→62) Rotating still pictures (→84) Creating a new project (→62) ● Dividing scenes ● Trimming selected portions of a scene ●...
Page 222 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Check in advance the file format of the motion picture that you want to edit in the display area. Creating a new project You can create an original movie by editing a selected video. [Edit video] →...
Page 223 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) The edit browsing window is displayed. Edit browsing window Select the video you want to edit by applying a check mark ● To add a video from another folder, switch to that folder and select the video.
Page 224 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) The edit browsing window is displayed. Select the video you want to add by applying a check mark. ● To cancel, click [Close]. ● To cancel the edit work, click [Undo] or [Redo] in the Project board area to return the edit process to the previous step or to redo the edit process.
Page 225: Saving An Edited Project (File Output)
Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Saving an edited project (File output) You can integrate all of the scenes in a project edited using [New (Create a new project)] and save in a single file. Click [File output] in edit video window.
Page 226 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Enter a file name. Click [OK]. You cannot add edits to individual scenes after a motion picture is saved using [File output]. Before performing [File output], the save edit process using [Save project] (→67) convenient, if there is a chance you might want to add or change motion picture edits.
Page 227: Saving The Edit Process (Saving Projects)
Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Saving the edit process (saving projects) You can interrupt editing work in the middle of an edit or save your work at that point. Click [Save project]. Enter a project name. ●...
Page 228: Deleting Saved Edit Process (Deleting Projects)
Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Deleting saved edit process (deleting projects) Deleting saved projects. [Edit video] → [Delete project]. Click You can also display it by selecting [Edit] → [Edit video] → [Delete project] from the menu. A window listing the projects will appear.
Page 229: About The Edit Video Window
Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) About the edit video window Menu area Preview area You can save, load and delete Plays back (previews) the results projects, and display the operating of editing. (For details about this area →70) instructions.
Page 230 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Setting area Preview window Select the tab to be edited. The results of editing are played back (preview) in this window, Edits that can be performed using the Setting area. ●...
Page 231 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Basic operations) Project board area Each scene consists of motion pictures and still pictures (set as motion pictures 5 seconds or longer). The selected scene is surrounded by a yellow frame. Icons are displayed for scenes that have effects and titles. You can drag and drop the scenes to change the order. Up to 999 scenes can be selected.
Page 232 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Selecting the edit from the Setting area) Edit the scene in the Project board area by selecting the tab from the Setting area. To cancel the edit work, click [Undo] or [Redo] in the Project board area to return the edit process to the previous step or to redo the edit process.
Page 233: Editing Motion Pictures
Advanced Features Editing motion pictures Editing video on your computer (Selecting the edit from the Setting area) Trimming one selected portion in the scene (Trimming) You can trim selected portions of scenes. Add to favorites and remove from favorites cannot be performed on this window. Only playback positions registered beforehand by the playback device are used.
Page 234: Adding Still Pictures With Set Playback Times Between Scenes (Still Picture)
Advanced Features Editing motion pictures Editing video on your computer (Selecting the edit from the Setting area) Adding still pictures with set playback times between scenes (Still picture) You can edit still pictures together with motion pictures by setting playback times for the still pictures. [Still pic.] Select [Still pic.].
Page 235: Assigning Titles (Title)
Advanced Features Editing motion pictures Editing video on your computer (Selecting the edit from the Setting area) Assigning titles (Title) You can add a title to each scene. [Title] Select [Title]. The [Title] tab is displayed, and the scene selected in the Project board area is displayed.
Page 236: Adding Special Effects To Scenes (Effect)
Advanced Features Editing motion pictures Editing video on your computer (Selecting the edit from the Setting area) Adding special effects to scenes (Effect) You can add special effects to scenes. [Effect] Select [Effect]. The [Effect] tab is displayed. Click and set [Effect] or [Operation]. Effect Menu Operation Menu [P/B time]...
Page 237: Adding Scene Transitions (Transition)
Advanced Features Editing motion pictures Editing video on your computer (Selecting the edit from the Setting area) Adding scene transitions (Transition) You can add transition effects between scenes. [Transition] Click the icon between the two scenes where the transition effect is to be inserted. The [Transition] tab is displayed.
Page 238: Editing Motion Pictures (Setting The Bgm For The Entire Project)
Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Setting the BGM for the entire project) You can register or delete the BGM for the entire project arranged in the Project board. Note that BGM cannot be set separately for each scene.
Page 239 Advanced Features Editing motion pictures Editing video on your computer (Setting the BGM for the entire project) Set the music. You can register multiple BGMs (up to 10). The registered BGM are played in order. : The BGM file name is displayed. : Click to cancel the registration of the displayed BGM.
Page 240: Deleting Selected Portions Of A Motion Picture
Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Delete partially) Selected portion Deleting selected portions of a motion picture Delete unnecessary parts of motion pictures or parts with shooting errors. ● Motion pictures must be at least 2 seconds long for partial deletion. [Edit video] →...
Page 241 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Delete partially) Click again to resume playback and click to pause at the ending position for deletion. Click [Set end point] to identify the ending point. Otherwise, you can drag [▲] ( ) to identify the ending point.
Page 242 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Delete partially) Motion picture at the starting point Selected portion The portion that will be deleted is indicated in grey. Motion picture at the ending point ● The ending edge of the selected portion may not match the end point, but the selection in grey is the portion : Skip approximately 0.5...
Page 243 Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Editing motion pictures (Delete partially) [Highlight asstnce] ∗ : Recommended portion Click to set the range excluding Favorites position the highlight as the deletion range. Positions for which [Playback from [Unnec section asstnce] ∗ : here (Add to favorites)] has been set Click to set the deletion candidate range as the deletion range.
Page 244: Rotating Still Pictures
Advanced Features Editing video on your computer Rotating still pictures Select the still picture to rotate. Select [Edit] → [Edit still picture] → [Counter-clockwise Rotation] or [Clockwise Rotation] from the menu. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. The picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise or counter- clockwise.
Page 245: Recording On Optical Discs And Sd Cards
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Videos saved on computers can be recorded on optical discs and SD cards in a variety of formats. This section describes some considerations and precautions to understand before recording. ● Also refer to the description of drive settings (→10) and information on media supported for recording (→15).
Page 246: Top Menus
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording Top menus Additional recording on media with existing content Media Supporting Format Additional Recording Blu-ray discs SD cards AVCHD DVD-RAM AVCHD DVD-VR When recording additional content, you can add content to media recorded with this software by using the same recording format as the existing content.
Page 247: Recording Motion Pictures
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures Motion pictures and scenes can be selected from a variety of folders of motion pictures saved on the computer with this software to be recorded in any order on optical discs and SD cards. You can record in high or standard definition. ●...
Page 248 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures Important Preparation: Do not do the following during recording. These operations ● Before using the Conversion Assist Function, or recording on may prevent successful recording and damage discs or an SD card, connect the video camera to the PC and use the equipment.
Page 249 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures Click [Copy to media]. The [Copy to media] window is displayed. Select a copy destination. Click [Next]. (Only when using DVD-R/RW discs, DVD-RAM discs or SD cards) Select a recording format. When using DVD-R/RW You can select AVCHD format or DVD-Video format.
Page 250 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures When using DVD-RAM You can select AVCHD format or DVD-VR format. Media Recording format DVD-RAM [AVCHD format high-definition images] [DVD-VR format high-quality images (XP)] [DVD-VR format standard quality images (SP)] ●...
Page 251 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures Drag and drop motion pictures to the copy work area. ● To record still pictures (→100) ● Repeat this process to choose the motion picture. To select multiple items, hold the [Ctrl] key while clicking the thumbnails. ●...
Page 252 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures Changing the order of motion pictures Drag and drop motion pictures to the desired position. Check the space available at the copy destination. : Space taken up on the final disc : Total size of the motion pictures dragged and dropped to the copy work area : Number of discs required (guideline)
Page 253 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures A window is displayed for creating the top menu. Grouping top menu thumbnails. Click the top left check box of a thumbnail to select or deselect the check mark. You can group top menu thumbnails using these check box marks.
Page 254 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures ● Due to the DVD-Video standard, at least one of 99 motion Previous/next page pictures is automatically set as a thumbnail. Therefore, the (if there are multiple pages) thumbnail setting may remain even after all check boxes are cleared.
Page 255 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures Enter the title. ● Click the title to enable input. Enter the page title. (Up to 64 single-byte characters.) ● The same page title is displayed on all pages. For a titleless top menu, leave the title information blank.
Page 256 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures [Font/Title] area [Color] For selecting the text colour ● To create colours: Adjust brightness Colour you have created Click [Define Custom Colors] [Disc title] Click a desired colour Text settings for page titles Click [Add to Custom Colors] [Video title]...
Page 257 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures [Representative thumbnail] area Thumbnail selected in the top menu Current playback position ● Move the playback slider to change the position. Plays back/Pauses Stops and returns to the start. During pause, performs reverse/forward playback by frame [Change thumbnail] Change the thumbnail.
Page 258 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures Click [Execute]. ● If a message about using the AC adapter with the conversion Assist Function is displayed, follow the instructions on the screen. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes].
Page 259 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording motion pictures Tips When a message is displayed indicating ● Click [Settings] to perform advanced settings, such as for the that recording is complete, select an recording speed. ● If there is an unwanted motion picture recorded on a DVD-RAM disc, action.
Page 260: Recording Still Pictures
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording still pictures Still pictures on your computer can be recorded on SD cards. These still pictures are recorded in a format that can be viewed on digital cameras and similar devices (DCF format). ●...
Page 261 Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording still pictures Click [Execute]. When the confirmation message is displayed, click [Yes]. Recording now begins, and the status is shown with the progress indicator and thumbnails. ● Do not operate the computer until recording is finished. Click [OK] when a message is displayed indicating that recording is complete.
Page 262: About 3D Motion Pictures
Advanced Features About 3D motion pictures You can record 3D motion pictures by attaching the 3D conversion lens (sold separately) to the video camera. See the Operating Instructions for the video camera for details on recording operations and other functions. 3D motion pictures are recorded in AVCHD format (side-by-side format).
Page 263: Playing 3D Motion Pictures
Advanced Features About 3D motion pictures Playing 3D motion pictures 3D motion pictures can be played back by performing the regular operation procedure. (→55) Play back 3D motion pictures by selecting thumbnails that have the 3D motion picture icon 3D motion pictures are played back as 2D motion pictures. ●...
Page 264: Copying 3D Motion Pictures To A Media
Advanced Features About 3D motion pictures Copying 3D motion pictures to a media 3D motion pictures can be copied by performing the regular operation procedure. (→89) 3D motion pictures can be copied in the following formats. Recording Format Compatible equipment Motion picture to copy BD format Equipment supporting...
Page 265: Using Convenient Features
Advanced Features Using convenient features Viewing highlights of motion pictures (Highlight Playback) You can watch highlights of the main scenes in a motion picture. This feature can only be used for motion pictures captured by using video cameras supplied with this software. The function is available for motion pictures that are saved on the computer (Compatible with 1080/60p, 1080/50p or AVCHD motion pictures.).
Page 266: Viewing Highlights Of Motion Pictures (Highlight Playback)
Advanced Features Viewing highlights of motion pictures Using convenient features (Highlight Playback) Click [Remove from list]. ● Motion pictures are only removed from the Highlight Playback area. The data itself is not deleted. ● Click [Deselect all] to remove all the motion pictures. Changing the order of motion pictures Drag and drop motion pictures to the desired position.
Page 267 Advanced Features Viewing highlights of motion pictures Using convenient features (Highlight Playback) Specify the music. You can select [POP], [NATURAL], [CLASSICAL], [DYNAMIC], [Original] or [User selection] to fit the nature of the motion picture. ● If [Original] is set, the sound heard during shooting is used. ●...
Page 268 Advanced Features Viewing highlights of motion pictures Using convenient features (Highlight Playback) Select the save destination folder. To save in a folder that is not displayed Click [Browse...]. Select the folder that you want or create a new folder, and then click [OK]. Enter the file name.
Page 269: Viewing Still Pictures Shot Using High-Speed Burst (Continuous Still Picture Playback)
Advanced Features Using convenient features Viewing still pictures shot using High-Speed Burst (Continuous still picture playback) A series of consecutive still pictures shot using the High-Speed Burst function of a video camera supplied with this software, can be viewed continuously (Up to 180 shots). Available with High-Speed Burst still pictures that were copied to the computer.
Page 270: Creating Still Pictures From Motion Pictures
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating still pictures from motion pictures You can extract a frame from a playing motion picture and save it as a still picture in JPEG format with Exif information. In the playback window, pause the motion picture at the location where you want the still picture.
Page 271: Online Sharing
Advanced Features Using convenient features Online Sharing It is easy to upload motion pictures saved on a PC to YouTube/Facebook. You can also automatically attach the address (URL) of the uploaded motion picture to an e-mail and send it to a specific person. ●...
Page 272 Advanced Features Using convenient features Online sharing Select an upload site. ● Click [Settings] here to perform advanced settings. [Proxy settings] Set whether or not to upload via a proxy server. [YouTube : Account settings] When uploading to YouTube, set the user name and password.
Page 273 Advanced Features Using convenient features Online sharing Sign in to YouTube or Facebook. ● The following warning window is displayed if you do not have a Facebook or YouTube account. Following the instructions in the window, click [Open the Account Creation Page] and register a user account on each website.
Page 274 Advanced Features Using convenient features Online sharing YouTube : Enter a title. : Enter a description of the contents of the motion picture. (The title is displayed by default.) : Specify the category. : Enter keywords. (The title is displayed by default.) : Select [Public], [Unlisted] or [Private] ∗...
Page 275 Advanced Features Using convenient features Online sharing Click [Execute]. ● When a motion picture that exceeds the size limit is uploaded to Facebook, a warning window may appear. When the confirmation message for the content copyright is displayed, check the contents, select the check box and click [OK].
Page 276 Advanced Features Using convenient features Online sharing Click [OK]. An address confirmation window for the uploaded motion picture is displayed. Select the address after uploading and attach to an e-mail to send to a specific person. ● If you click [Copy to clipboard], you can copy the URLs of the uploaded motion pictures individually.
Page 277: When Uploaded Motion Pictures Already Exist
Advanced Features Using convenient features Online sharing When uploaded motion pictures already exist Click [Online sharing]. The Online sharing window is displayed. ● You can also display it by selecting [Output] → [Online sharing] from the menu. ● Motion pictures that have been uploaded are distinguished by displaying an icon in the bottom left corner of their thumbnails.
Page 278 Advanced Features Using convenient features Online sharing Select an upload site. ● If videos that have already been uploaded are also selected, a confirmation window will appear. Click [OK] and go to step (→113). ● If only videos that have already been uploaded are selected, go to step (→116).
Page 279 Advanced Features Using convenient features Online sharing To check the motion picture being uploaded Click [YouTube] or [Facebook] in step (→117) to check the motion picture currently being uploaded. ● Click the [Refresh] ( ) button to update the information. If you click [Refresh] with a motion picture not yet fully uploaded to YouTube or Facebook, such as when upload to the site is taking time, the motion picture may disappear from the upload list.
Page 280: Converting Data Format (Format Conversion)
Advanced Features Using convenient features Converting data format (Format conversion) You can convert the motion picture format. Important Before using the Conversion Assist Function, connect the video camera to the computer and use the AC adapter (→19). Select [Tools] → [Movie] → [Format conversion] from the menu.
Page 281 Advanced Features Using convenient features Converting data format (Format conversion) Select the save settings. [Save Destination Folder] : Save in the same folder as the original motion picture. : Save in a different folder. Click [Browse] and select the save destination. (When converting to MPEG2 format (standard picture quality) only) Picture quality for MPEG2 conversion...
Page 282: Printing Still Pictures
Advanced Features Using convenient features Printing still pictures You can print still pictures that are saved on a computer. Select [Output] → [Print] from the menu. A window is displayed for selecting still pictures to print. Select a still picture by selecting its check box and click [Next].
Page 283: Formatting Discs
Other Formatting discs Format discs in the following situations. Use this software to format discs that you will use with this software. ● When recording to new BD-R/RE discs ● When recording to new DVD-RAM discs in AVCHD format ● When reusing DVD-RW discs ●...
Page 284 Other Formatting discs Select the optical drive. ● If the optical drive is not listed, click [Refresh] ( Select the type and method of initialising. Specify the type of initialising for the following discs. ● For BD-R/RE discs - To record in BD format, which enables additional recording on BD-R discs: UDF 2.6 - To record in BD format on BD-RE discs: UDF 2.5 ●...
Page 285 Other Formatting discs Click [Yes] when the confirmation message is displayed. ● If you click [No], the previous window is displayed. ● A message is displayed indicating that complete erasure may take some time. Click [Yes] to continue. Click [OK] when a message is displayed indicating that initialising is complete.
Page 286: Setting Motion Picture Functions
Other Setting motion picture functions You can select settings related to the functions for motion picture playback and recording to discs or other media. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Select [Movie] and change the settings. [Work area setting] The work area is an area on the PC’s hard disk that is used temporarily when working.
Page 287 Other Setting motion picture functions [Playback method] [File unit]: Play back the displayed motion picture to the end and then stop. [Repeat playback]: Play back one motion picture repeatedly. [Continuous playback]: Continuous playback of all the motion pictures displayed as folders.
Page 288 Other Setting motion picture functions [Auto protection settings for writing to DVD-RAM/RW] [Auto Protect ON]: The protect setting is turned off temporarily when adding data to a DVD in AVCHD standard that is set as protected. (Protect setting is set again when the DVD is ejected.) [Auto Protect OFF]: Recording to the protected DVD is not possible.
Page 289: Changing The Settings For Copying Videos To Computer
Other Changing the settings for copying videos to computer You can change the settings for copying videos from a video camera or SD card to a computer. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. Click [General] — [Basic]. Change the settings. [Sorting for copying to PC] : Save in a subfolder for the copying date (today).
Page 290: Performing Preview Of Thumbnail Motion Pictures
Other Performing preview of thumbnail motion pictures You can set a function to preview a motion picture when the mouse pointer is placed on a motion picture thumbnail. Select [Tools] → [Settings] from the menu. The settings window is displayed. Click [General]―[Thumbnail].
Page 291: Setting The Operation When A Still Picture File With The Same Name Already Exists
Other Setting the operation when a still picture file with the same name already exists You can set the operation that is performed if there is a still picture file of the same name already in the save destination folder (and also the subfolder) when copying to a PC.
Page 292: Menu List
Other Menu list [File] Menu item Description Reference [Copy to PC] Copies a video from a device such as a video camera or SD card to a computer. [Delete] Deletes a video. [Protect] [ON] Protects a video against accidental deletion. [OFF] Cancels the protection.
Page 293 Other Menu list [View] Menu item Description Reference [Refresh] Refresh manually if the display is not updated with the edit results. [Display mode] [Calendar display] Displays the thumbnails of videos by recording date. [Folder display] Displays the thumbnails of videos in a folder. [Picture to display] [All] Displays all (compatible) still pictures and motion pictures.
Page 294 Other Menu list [Tools] Menu item Description Reference [Settings] Displays the settings dialog box. 46, 126 - 131 [Movie] [Still picture capture] Displays the selected motion picture in the Playback window and saves the paused motion picture as a still picture. [Format conversion] Converts the motion picture format.
Page 295: Right-Click Menu List
Other Right-click menu list Functions that cannot be executed because of the operating status or other reasons are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. When videos (or thumbnails) are right-clicked Menu item Description Reference [Playback from the beginning] Displays the selected video in the Playback window from the start. [Playback from here (Add to favorites)] Displays the selected video in the Playback window starting from the thumbnail preview location.
Page 296 Other Right-click menu list When folders are right-clicked Menu item Description Reference ― [Create folder] Creates a new folder. ― [Change folder name] Changes the folder name. ― [Delete folder] Deletes the folder. [Refresh folders] Updates the display of the selected folder. ―...
Page 297: Troubleshooting
Other Troubleshooting Startup Symptom Corrective Action Windows Vista ® /Windows ® 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 ® Log on with an administrator account before using this software. ●...
Page 298 This software supports 1080/60p and 1080/50p motion pictures and 3D motion pictures recorded using a Panasonic high-definition video camera that this software accompanied. (A 1080/60p and 1080/50p motion pictures 3D conversion lens (sold separately) is required to record 3D motion pictures.
Page 299 Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action ● Close any other software that is running. ● Update the device driver for the sound card or video card. ● Videos played may have frame drops, colour-dulling or a jerky effect depending on the ®...
Page 300 Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action ● Breaks of a few seconds can occur between scenes when using the Smart Wizard to copy content to disc in high definition. ● When processing has been performed so as to have more than 99 consecutive scenes play back Pauses of a few seconds occur when seamlessly, a break will occur between playback of the 99th and 100th scenes.
Page 301 ● Thumbnails cannot be displayed for video created with software that is not made by Panasonic or with video cameras other than those supplied with this software. ● When selecting multiple motion pictures and recording in BD or AVCHD format with this software, scenes processed for seamless playback may be displayed as a single thumbnail.
Page 302 Other Troubleshooting Editing Symptom Corrective Action Only video (motion pictures or still pictures) stored on the computer can be edited or copied to Videos cannot be edited. media. Copy video stored on other media to your computer before use. Results of editing do not match the With some types of motion pictures, frames may not match the frames selected during editing.
Page 303 Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action Commercially available DVD-RAM discs are sold in UDF 2.0 format. To record in AVCHD Cannot record on a new DVD-RAM disc. format with this software, format them as UDF 2.5. When using this software to record on optical discs, use this software to format the discs. SD Cannot record on the card or disc after cards must be formatted by using the video camera supplied with this software.
Page 304 Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action ● Other software may be running. Exit other applications. Using other software at the same time may cause recording to fail, or it may damage discs. (In particular, do not use DVD or CD recording software or other recording or encoding software that requires a large amount of memory.) ●...
Page 305 Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action Inserted media is ejected with the following message when recording to media, or performing other operations with media inserted. “XXX ∗ is not inserted into the copy Wait a moment and then insert media into the drive again. destination drive.
Page 306 Other Troubleshooting Other Symptom Corrective Action Check whether the login information (email address, user name or password) is correct. Check whether the computer is connected to the Internet. Check whether resident software such as an antivirus or firewall is blocking access to YouTube/ Facebook.
Page 307: Trademark And Licence Information
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ● AMD Athlon™ is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ● “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. ●...

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