Panasonic HDC-MDH1 operating instructions To use the HD Writer AE 2.5S

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Display	High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
	Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (1280k1024 pixels
	or more recommended)
	Windows Vista/Windows 7: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
	(DirectX 10 recommended) with DirectDraw overlay
	Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
	Compatible with DirectDraw overlay
	PCI Express™k16 compatible recommended
Free hard disk	Ultra DMA — 100 or more
drive space	450 MB or more (for installing the software)
	≥ When writing to a DVD/BD/SD, more than double the amount of
	free space as the disc being created is necessary.
Sound	DirectSound Support
Interface	USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)]
Other	Mouse or equivalent pointing device
requirements	Internet connection

≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

≥Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French and Simplified Chinese.

≥Operation cannot be guaranteed on all BD/DVD drives.

≥Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and Windows 7 Enterprise.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.

≥If using Windows XP, an administrative account user only can use this software. If using Windows Vista/Windows 7, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)

∫To use the HD Writer AE 2.5S

You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes.

≥Operation during the playback may become slow if the CPU or memory is not fulfilling the requirements of the operating environment.

≥Always use the most current driver for the video card.

≥Always make sure there is enough capacity on the HDD in the PC. It may become inoperable or the operation may stop suddenly if the capacity gets low.

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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 With a PC Copy/DubbingOthers 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 Lens cap About the supplied accessoriesAbout the Shoulder strap 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 Cards that you can use with this unit Recording to a cardSdhc 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 , orAbout the LCD monitor How to use the touch screenViewfinder 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 recordingPictures Recording motion≥ Remove the lens cap before turning on the unit. l12 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 brightAutomatic white balance Intelligent auto modeAuto focus Picture playback Motion picture/Still≥ You can also perform operations by touch operation. l23 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 mechanismStill picture recording mode Motion picture recording modeImage stabilizer function ≥ 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 MICAuto MIC LevelSET r 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 ratioQuality ≥ Change the mode to Menu Picture # Shtr Sound # OFFShtr Sound 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 OperationsDuring Playback Creating still picture from motion pictureDirect 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 TVSelect the video input on the TV Connect this unit to a TVPicture quality 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 Other linked operations Automatic input switchingTurning the unit off Dubbing images onto Other video devicesProducts ≥ Images are dubbed in standard qualityHD Writer AE 2.5S What you can do with aSmart wizard 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 108About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder When disposing of or giving away the SD card, note that109 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 media117 Still picturesCompression Power source Power consumption118 DC outputOptional accessories Attaching the optional accessories on the accessory ShoeAttaching the conversion lens/ filter kit 119Panasonic Corporation