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4 InstallingSTUDIO MotionSD

Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.72) and close any other software applications which are running.

Do not perform other computer operations while installing the software. Do not connect this unit to the computer until installation is complete. Install MotionSD STUDIO only from the supplied CD-ROM.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. The Setup Menu starts automatically.

Click [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E].

If installation is stopped halfway through, the software may not run properly.

Click [Next].

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.

Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX.

If so, click [Yes] and install it.

Select a video system and click [Next]. [Readme.txt] is displayed when installation is complete. Be sure to check the contents.

Click [Finish].

Selecting “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” automatically restarts the computer and completes installation.

Eject the CD-ROM from the computer.

After the installation is finished, the icon [] is displayed in the task tray. When this unit and the computer are connected with the USB cable, the [SD Browser auto start] dialog box appears. (P.76)

After installation is complete, clicking on [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] in the Setup menu starts up the Uninstaller. Click [EXIT] in the Setup menu to close the menu.

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Panasonic SDR-SW20PC operating instructions InstallingSTUDIO MotionSD

SDR-SW20PC specifications

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