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Playing back on a PC |
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| standard Windows picture |
| Still picture | viewer or a commercially |
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Copying still pictures to a PC ( 135) |
| Windows Explorer |
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Refer to page 137 if using a Macintosh.
* Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer AE 1.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Important Notice
Do not insert a disc recorded in AVCHD format with HD Writer AE 1.0 in a device that does not support the AVCHD format. In some cases the disc may get stuck in the device. The disc will not play back on devices that do not support the AVCHD format.
When inserting a disc containing recorded motion pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later.
It is impossible to write data to the
Motion pictures that have been recorded on another device cannot be written to the software supplied with this unit. To write motion picture data recorded with the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera sold previously, use the HD Writer supplied with the unit.
We cannot guarantee operation if you use software other than that supplied to read/write motion picture.
Do not start the software supplied with this unit and other software at the same time. Close any other software if you start the software supplied with this unit and close the software supplied with this unit if you start any other software.
Be sure to use the supplied USB cable when connecting this unit and a PC. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
We recommend reading or writing the data from SD card or PC by connecting this unit and PC with the supplied USB cable. In some cases, the SDHC memory card might not be compatible with the SD card slot that is built in the PC or the SD card reader/writer that you use. Moreover, the SD card might be damaged if it is inserted anywhere other than the SD card slot. Be sure to insert it in card slot for the SD card.
To use the HD Writer AE 1.0
You will need a high performance PC depending on the functions to be used. It may not properly play back or properly operate depending on the environment of the PC used. Refer to the operating environment and notes on page 128.
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.
