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Problem

When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.

Cannot see the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 2.5S.

Cannot copy scenes on the SD card by connecting to other equipment with the USB cable.

Check points

≥To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the

icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.

≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions for HD Writer AE 2.5S.

≥Other equipment might have not recognised the SD card. Unplug the USB cable once, and reconnect it.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety How to replace the fuse Use only the recommended accessoriesProduct identification marking Product LocationIndemnity about recorded content If you see this symbolCards that you can use with This unit For the purposes of these Operating instructionsContents Others Copy/DubbingWith a PC Accessories CD-ROMParts identification HandlingAccessory shoe l 13 Focus ring l64Recording lamp l LensVideo output connector Video OUT l 76 Audio output connector Audio OUT l 76Status indicator l21 Power switch l21Genuine Panasonic AC adaptor VW-AD21E/EB-K optionalAbout the Shoulder strap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Lens cap Inserting a battery Attaching the external stereo microphone to the unitUsing the external stereo microphone Changing the Wind CUT OFF/ON switchOFF MonoPower supply Charging the batteryAbout batteries that you can use with this unit Charging lamp Charge aInserting/removing the battery Battery capacity indication Charging and recording timeConnecting to the AC outlet Sdhc Recording to a cardCards that you can use with this unit Access lamp Access a Check that the access lamp has gone offInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the SD card coverTurning the unit on and off with the power switch Set the power switch to on to turn on the unitTurning the unit on/off To turn off the unitSelecting a mode Operate the mode switch to change the mode to , orViewfinder How to use the touch screenAbout the LCD monitor Viewfinder adjustment Recording showing the contents to a partnerSetting date and time Menu Setup # Clock SETDisplaying the World time setting l Select the menuBefore recording Recording from a high position For more stable pictures Basic motion picture recording≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l12 Recording motionPictures Screen indications in the motion picture recording mode Recording mode Approximate remaining recordable timeAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Recording time elapsedChange the mode to Press the button Focus indication Recording still picturesRecording still pictures in motion picture recording mode About the focusing areaAbout the screen indications in still picture recording About the focus indicationIntelligent auto mode Intelligent auto/manual/manual focus switchScenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recorded Sky, which may be very brightAuto focus Intelligent auto modeAutomatic white balance ≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l23 Motion picture/StillPicture playback Operation icon Speaker/Headphone volume adjustment Change the thumbnail displayMotion picture compatibility Still picture compatibilityUsing the menu screen Press the Menu buttonUsing the Setup Menu DISPLAYOFF/ONEXT. Display Clock SETDate Format EconomyDATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATE OFF/5 MinutesQuick Power on REC LampAlert Sound LCD SETHdmi Resolution Component OUTTV Aspect Initial SETCalibration LanguageZoom in/out function Extra optical zoomZoom lever/Sub zoom lever Extra optical zoom mechanismImage stabilizer function Motion picture recording modeStill picture recording mode ≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this function Menu Record Setup # O.I.S. Lock Display # on or OFFOptical image stabilizer lock ≥ This function can be performed only by touch operationPower LCD Power LCD buttonRecording functions Operation iconsOperation icons Select an operation icon and press the button in the centreMenu Record Setup # Fade Colour # FadeIntelligent contrast control PRE-REC PRE-RECSoft skin mode Intelligent exposureBacklight compensation Tele macroHeadphone volume adjustment Colour night viewScene Mode MenusZoom Mode REC Mode≥ Change the mode to Menu Record Setup # AGS # onREC Aspect AGSWind Noise Canceller Menu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceller # onMenu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # on Zoom MICSET r MIC LevelAuto Bass Setting Picture AdjustMenu Record Setup # Zebra # on On AdjustZebra LuminanceHistogram Example of the displayPicture size in motion picture recording mode Picture size Aspect ratio Recording modePicture Size Picture size and Maximum zoom ratioShtr Sound ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFFQuality Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual mode Manual recordingWhite balance To set the white balance ManuallyManual shutter speed/iris adjustment Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring Menu Record Setup # MF Assist # onRecording with manual FocusMotion picture playback using operation icon Playback OperationsDirect playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDuring Playback Set the time using the cursor button up or down Menu Video Setup # Repeat Play # onTime frame index Repeat playbackMenu Video Setup # Resume Play # on Resuming the previous playbackVarious playback FunctionsPlaying back motion pictures/still pictures by date Select the playback date and press the button in the centreShort Approx secondNormal Approx secondsSelect the desired sound and press the button in the centre Select Start and press the button in the centreDeleting scenes/still Select Delete, then press the button in the centreWhen you stop deleting halfway Divide # Cancel ALL Dividing a scene to partially deleteSelect Press the button Centre to set the dividing point Press the Menu button to complete dividingMenu Video Setup or Photo Setup # Scene Protect Protecting scenes/still picturesWatching Video/Pictures On your TVPicture quality Connect this unit to a TVSelect the video input on the TV Change the mode to to play back Menu Setup # TV Aspect #To display the on-screen Information on the TV SimpleConnecting with a Hdmi cable Connecting with the component cableMenu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/576p Menu Setup # Component OUT # desired settingPlayback using Viera Link What is the Viera Link?Menu Setup # Viera Link # on Hdavi ControlOperate with the remote control for the TV Turning the unit off Automatic input switchingOther linked operations Dubbing images onto Other video devicesProducts ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualitySmart wizard What you can do with aHD Writer AE 2.5S Important Notice Available function Data type Software requiredEnd User License Agreement Operating environment Operating environment for HD Writer AE 2.5SCPU RAMTo use the HD Writer AE 2.5S Windows Vista/Windows 7 1.0 GHz or higher Installation Insert the CD-ROM into the PCUninstalling HD Writer AE 2.5S Connecting to a PC Connect this unit to the AC adaptorTurn on the unit Connect this unit to a PCTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task tray displayed on the PCAbout the PC display Copying your still pictures to Your PCExample folder structure of an SD card Card reader function mass storageUsing with a PC Starting HD Writer AEOperating environment Double-click Camsd displayed on the desktopWorld time setting l Recording indicationsTime indication l OPEN/F2.0Playback indications Indication of connection to other devicesConfirmatory indications Display l25About recovery This Battery Cannot be UsedCheck Card Scenes with will be deletedTroubleshooting 100101 102 103 104 105 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it CleaningAbout this unit 106About the battery When you are not going to use the unit for an extended timeBe sure to detach the battery after use 107Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor 108109 When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note thatAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder About condensation Causes of condensation110 Helpful hintAbout copyright Carefully observe copyright lawsLicenses 111Recording mode Picture size Recording modes/approximate recordable time112 SD cardApproximate number of recordable pictures 113Specifications 114115 USBRecording mode and transfer rate Motion pictures116 Recording mediaCompression Still pictures117 Power source Power consumption118 DC outputOptional accessories Attaching the optional accessories on the accessory ShoeAttaching the conversion lens/ filter kit 119Panasonic Corporation