Panasonic HDC-MDH1 Operating environment for HD Writer AE 2.5S, Cpu, Ram

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With a PC
Before using 2	Operating environment

≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.

≥A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible BD/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a BD/DVD.)

≥Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.

jWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.

jOperation on an upgraded OS.

jOperation on an OS other than the one pre-installed.

≥This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000.

∫Operating environment for HD Writer AE 2.5S

PC	IBM PC/AT compatible PC
OS	Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
	Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3
	Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
	Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
	Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Business Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
	Microsoft Windows Vista (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 1/Service Pack 2
	Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) Starter
	Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Basic
	Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Home Premium
	Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Professional
	Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Ultimate
CPU	High-Def. (1920k1080)
	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-
	Core 5200+ or higher
	≥ Intel Core 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher is recommended when using
	the editing function.
	Standard-Def. (720k576)
	Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz or higher
	≥ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or higher is recommended when using
	the editing function.
RAM	Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)
	Windows Vista: 1 GB or more
	Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Product Location How to replace the fuseUse only the recommended accessories Product identification markingFor the purposes of these Operating instructions Indemnity about recorded contentIf you see this symbol Cards that you can use with This unitContents Copy/Dubbing With a PCOthers CD-ROM AccessoriesHandling Parts identificationLens Accessory shoe l 13Focus ring l64 Recording lamp lAudio output connector Audio OUT l 76 Video output connector Video OUT l 76VW-AD21E/EB-K optional Status indicator l21Power switch l21 Genuine Panasonic AC adaptorAbout the supplied accessories About the Lens capAbout the Shoulder strap Attaching the external stereo microphone to the unit Inserting a batteryMono Using the external stereo microphoneChanging the Wind CUT OFF/ON switch OFFCharging lamp Charge a Power supplyCharging the battery About batteries that you can use with this unitInserting/removing the battery Charging and recording time Battery capacity indicationConnecting to the AC outlet Recording to a card Cards that you can use with this unitSdhc Securely close the SD card cover Access lamp Access aCheck that the access lamp has gone off Inserting/removing an SD cardTo turn off the unit Turning the unit on and off with the power switchSet the power switch to on to turn on the unit Turning the unit on/offOperate the mode switch to change the mode to , or Selecting a modeHow to use the touch screen About the LCD monitorViewfinder Recording showing the contents to a partner Viewfinder adjustmentSelect the menu Setting date and timeMenu Setup # Clock SET Displaying the World time setting lBefore recording Basic motion picture recording Recording from a high position For more stable picturesRecording motion Pictures≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l12 Recording time elapsed Screen indications in the motion picture recording modeRecording mode Approximate remaining recordable time About the compatibility of the recorded motion picturesRecording still pictures Change the mode to Press the button Focus indicationAbout the focus indication Recording still pictures in motion picture recording modeAbout the focusing area About the screen indications in still picture recordingSky, which may be very bright Intelligent auto modeIntelligent auto/manual/manual focus switch Scenery Recording outdoors Whole landscape will be recordedIntelligent auto mode Automatic white balanceAuto focus Motion picture/Still Picture playback≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l23 Operation icon Still picture compatibility Speaker/Headphone volume adjustmentChange the thumbnail display Motion picture compatibilityPress the Menu button Using the menu screenClock SET Using the Setup MenuDISPLAYOFF/ON EXT. DisplayOFF/5 Minutes Date FormatEconomy DATE/TIMEOFF/D/T/DATELCD SET Quick Power onREC Lamp Alert SoundInitial SET Hdmi ResolutionComponent OUT TV AspectLanguage CalibrationExtra optical zoom mechanism Zoom in/out functionExtra optical zoom Zoom lever/Sub zoom leverMotion picture recording mode Still picture recording modeImage stabilizer function ≥ This function can be performed only by touch operation ≥ Open the LCD monitor before using this functionMenu Record Setup # O.I.S. Lock Display # on or OFF Optical image stabilizer lockPower LCD button Power LCDSelect an operation icon and press the button in the centre Recording functionsOperation icons Operation iconsPRE-REC PRE-REC Menu Record Setup # Fade Colour #Fade Intelligent contrast controlTele macro Soft skin modeIntelligent exposure Backlight compensationColour night view Headphone volume adjustmentMenus Scene ModeREC Mode Zoom ModeAGS ≥ Change the mode toMenu Record Setup # AGS # on REC AspectZoom MIC Wind Noise CancellerMenu Record Setup # Wind Noise Canceller # on Menu Record Setup # Zoom MIC # onMIC Level AutoSET r Picture Adjust Bass SettingLuminance Menu Record Setup # Zebra # onOn Adjust ZebraExample of the display HistogramPicture size and Maximum zoom ratio Picture size in motion picture recording modePicture size Aspect ratio Recording mode Picture Size≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFF QualityShtr Sound Manual recording Set the iA/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to manual modeTo set the white balance Manually White balanceManual shutter speed/iris adjustment Focus Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ringMenu Record Setup # MF Assist # on Recording with manualPlayback Operations Motion picture playback using operation iconCreating still picture from motion picture During PlaybackDirect playback Repeat playback Set the time using the cursor button up or downMenu Video Setup # Repeat Play # on Time frame indexResuming the previous playback Menu Video Setup # Resume Play # onSelect the playback date and press the button in the centre Various playbackFunctions Playing back motion pictures/still pictures by dateApprox seconds ShortApprox second NormalSelect Start and press the button in the centre Select the desired sound and press the button in the centreSelect Delete, then press the button in the centre Deleting scenes/stillWhen you stop deleting halfway Press the Menu button to complete dividing Divide # Cancel ALLDividing a scene to partially delete Select Press the button Centre to set the dividing pointProtecting scenes/still pictures Menu Video Setup or Photo Setup # Scene ProtectOn your TV Watching Video/PicturesConnect this unit to a TV Select the video input on the TVPicture quality Simple Change the mode to to play backMenu Setup # TV Aspect # To display the on-screen Information on the TVMenu Setup # Component OUT # desired setting Connecting with a Hdmi cableConnecting with the component cable Menu Setup # Hdmi Resolution # AUTO/1080i/576pHdavi Control Playback using Viera LinkWhat is the Viera Link? Menu Setup # Viera Link # onOperate with the remote control for the TV Automatic input switching Other linked operationsTurning the unit off ≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality Dubbing images ontoOther video devices ProductsWhat you can do with a HD Writer AE 2.5SSmart wizard Available function Data type Software required Important NoticeEnd User License Agreement RAM Operating environmentOperating environment for HD Writer AE 2.5S CPUTo use the HD Writer AE 2.5S Windows Vista/Windows 7 1.0 GHz or higher Insert the CD-ROM into the PC InstallationUninstalling HD Writer AE 2.5S Connect this unit to a PC Connecting to a PCConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Turn on the unitDouble click the icon in task tray displayed on the PC To disconnect USB cable safelyCard reader function mass storage About the PC displayCopying your still pictures to Your PC Example folder structure of an SD cardStarting HD Writer AE Using with a PCDouble-click Camsd displayed on the desktop Operating environmentOPEN/F2.0 World time setting lRecording indications Time indication lDisplay l25 Playback indicationsIndication of connection to other devices Confirmatory indicationsScenes with will be deleted About recoveryThis Battery Cannot be Used Check Card100 Troubleshooting101 102 103 104 105 106 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itCleaning About this unit107 About the batteryWhen you are not going to use the unit for an extended time Be sure to detach the battery after use108 Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingDo not throw old battery into fire About the AC adaptorWhen disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder109 Helpful hint About condensationCauses of condensation 110111 About copyrightCarefully observe copyright laws LicensesSD card Recording mode Picture sizeRecording modes/approximate recordable time 112113 Approximate number of recordable pictures114 SpecificationsUSB 115Recording media Recording mode and transfer rateMotion pictures 116Still pictures 117Compression DC output Power sourcePower consumption 118119 Optional accessoriesAttaching the optional accessories on the accessory Shoe Attaching the conversion lens/ filter kitPanasonic Corporation