Panasonic Hd Wwe1.0 Operating Instructions

							
Operating Instructions
High-definition video Management/Easy Editing Software
HD Writer WE 1.0
Thank you for using HD Writer WE.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
© Panasonic Corporation 2013 
						

							
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Contents
Introduction
Read before starting operation   ...........................5
General precautions   ............................................. 7
Operating environments
  ......................................8
SD cards supported for recording
  ....................11
Preparation
Connect the unit to your computer   ...................12
Disconnecting the unit from the computer ............................13
Using the Smart Wizard
Feature overview   ................................................ 14
Copying video to a computer   ............................15
Copying by automatically selecting only the video not   
already copied   ...................................................................... 15
Copying by selecting the video yourself
  ...............................16
Selecting a copy destination
  ................................................ 18
Advanced Features
Feature overview  ................................................ 19
 Opening the main window  ...........................20
Exiting the software   .............................................................. 20
 Updating software automatically  ................21
Checking for update information automatically   ....................21
Changing the update information setting   .............................21
Copying videos to a computer [Copy to PC]   ...22
About the main window   .....................................25
Switching between window display styles
  ......27
Displaying videos in a folder in list view (Folder display)   .....27
Displaying videos with the same recording date   
(Calendar display)
  ................................................................ 28
Adding registered folders
  ..................................................... 29
Copying/moving videos  .....................................30
Deleting videos   ................................................... 31
Protecting videos
  ............................................... 32
Setting as Favorites
  ........................................... 33
[Play back from here (Add to favorites)]   ...............................34
Displaying the Playback window   ......................35
About the Playback window   ................................................. 36
Playing back slide shows  ..................................38
Playing media   ..................................................... 41
Displaying detailed video information
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Editing videos on your computer   .....................43
 Editing motion pictures 
(Basic operations)   ........................................ 44
Creating a new motion picture editing project   ......................44
Saving an edited project [File output]   ...................................47
Saving the edit process [Save project]
  .................................49
Opening saved edit process [Open project]
  .........................49
Deleting saved edit process [Delete project]
  ........................50
About the edit video window
  ................................................ 51
 Editing motion pictures 
(Editing from the storyboard area)   .............53
Dividing scenes [Divide]   ....................................................... 54
Trimming one selected portion in the scene [Trimming]   .......55
Adding still pictures or color clips with a set playback time 
between scenes [Still pic.]
  .................................................... 56
Assigning titles [Title]
  ........................................................... 57
Adding special effects to scenes [Effect]
  ..............................58
Adding decorative effects to scenes [Decorations]
  ..............59
Adjusting the balance between the sound of the motion   
picture and the BGM [Volume]
  .............................................60
Adding scene transitions [Transition]
  ...................................61
Merging scenes
  .................................................................... 62
Setting the BGM for the entire project
  ..................................62
 Editing motion pictures 
(Editing in the timeline area)   .......................64
Adding a scene   .................................................................... 65
Adding a title   ........................................................................ 66
Dividing a scene
  ................................................................... 67
Setting the BGM for a certain scene
  ....................................68
 Editing motion pictures 
[Delete partially]   ........................................... 69
Deleting selected portions of a motion picture   .....................69
 Editing still pictures 
(Retouching still pictures)   ...........................72
 Editing still pictures 
(Rotating still pictures)   ................................74
Record on storage media
  ..................................75
 Recording  ...................................................... 75
Recording formats  ................................................................ 75
Additional recording on media with existing content   ............75
 Recording motion pictures   ..........................76
 Recording still pictures   ...............................80
Copying videos to a CD or DVD using the   
PC-compatibility function
  ..................................81
Using convenient features .................................84
 Creating still pictures from motion 
pictures   ......................................................... 84
 Creating short movie stories  .......................85
Editing BGM  ......................................................................... 89
Editing the order of motion pictures and still pictures in   
the scenario and other settings
  ............................................90
Loading a saved story
  .......................................................... 91
Deleting stories
  .................................................................... 92
Advanced settings for short movie stories
  ...........................93
 Retouching motion pictures   ........................95
Adding animation effects to objects   ...................................101
Loading a saved video retouch project   ..............................102
Deleting video retouch projects
  ..........................................103
Advanced “Video retouch” settings
  ....................................104
 Uploading & Email  ...................................... 105
Sending email with the URL of an uploaded video/  
Online sharing   .................................................................... 105
 Printing still pictures  ..................................113 
						

							
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Other
Setting motion picture functions   ....................114
Changing the settings for copying videos to 
computer
  ........................................................... 116
Performing preview of thumbnail motion 
pictures.............................................................. 117
Setting the operation when a still picture file 
with the same name already exists .................118
Right-click menu list
  ........................................ 119
Troubleshooting
  ............................................... 120
Trademark and License Information
  ...............128
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Introduction
  About the contents of these instructions 
●In this manual, the Panasonic wearable camera that this 
software is bundled with is referred to as “the unit”.
 
●The description of Windows® in these operating instructions is 
based on the Windows® 7 screen. 
●Please note that the operation screens shown in these 
operating instructions may not match those actually displayed 
on your PC due to differences in the operating environment or 
other cause.
 
●For instructions on using your computer, Windows®, various 
kinds of disc drives, or this unit, please refer to their respective 
Operating Instructions.
 
●The usable operation items on the menu and right-click menu 
depend on the operation status of this software or status of the 
selection of the videos. The unusable items are displayed in 
gray.
 
●Pages to be referred to are shown as  (→00) . 
●The contents of these operating instructions may be subjected 
to changes without prior notice.
 
●Reproduction of these operating instructions in part or in full 
without permission is prohibited.
  Steps to protect important video data 
●Make a backup copy of your important data, in case any 
problems occur.
 
●When deleting original video data, confirm that the data has 
been correctly copied to your computer or an SD card etc. 
before deleting the data.
 
●Do not modify or delete files or folders ([DCIM], or others) used 
by this software.
Important
 
●MP4 SD cards that have been created using this software can only 
be played back on this unit.  
On other equipment, the cards may not be played back correctly, or 
may not be playable at all, even if the equipment is MP4-compatible.  
Do not insert these media into incompatible equipment. Not only will 
playback be unsupported, it may not be possible to eject the media. 
Additionally, valuable content may accidentally be deleted after a 
message is displayed requesting you to format the media.
 
●The recorded and/or edited content is for personal use only and may 
not be reproduced or exported without permission from the copyright 
holder.
  Disclaimer 
●Information recorded using this software may be altered or erased 
due to erroneous operation, static electricity, accident, malfunction, 
or repair, etc.  
Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for 
any direct or indirect damage or loss resulting from the alteration or 
vanishing of information including personal information.
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Read before starting operation
  About supported videos 
●Videos recorded using this unit. 
●Videos recorded with other equipment cannot be copied. 
●Not compatible with videos that were created or edited with 
other software.
  Terms
MP4 motion picture
This is a motion picture in MP4 format (MPEG-4 AVC standard).
Scene
For this software, one “scene” refers to the motion picture 
recorded when the recording is started to when it is stopped on 
this unit.
Project
The term “project” is used to refer to a video production edited 
by combining scenes and still pictures using the motion picture 
editing functions of this software.
SD cards
In these instructions, microSD memory cards, microSDHC 
memory cards, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and 
SDXC memory cards are all referred to as SD cards.   
						

							
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  General information about using the software 
●Do not execute the following operations while the software is 
running. Doing so may cause defects (damage to media, etc.).
 
- Turn off this unit or your computer, or restart your computer.
 
- Switch the user or log off.
 
- Change the screen settings.
 
- Use other software (especially software for writing to disc, or 
recording/encoding software with high CPU utilization and large 
memory requirements).
 
- Use the shared drive of another PC connected to the network.
 
●While this software is running, screen saver and power saving 
functions (computer hibernation or standby when there is no 
operation for a certain period of time) do not operate.
  Playback and use of produced media 
●SD cards created using this software can only be played 
back on equipment that is compatible with the format used 
(standard). Discs created using this software are recorded as 
computer data and can only be used on computers.
  SD cards 
●Use of SDHC memory cards requires SDHC-compatible 
equipment.
 
●Use of SDXC memory cards requires SDXC-compatible 
equipment.
 
●When using an SDXC card in a Windows® operating system, 
the computer may display a message asking whether to format 
the card. Be careful because if you format the card, you will 
delete all your precious videos. Be sure to check the following 
page before using an SDXC card.   
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/sdxc.html
 
●Formatting SD cards or deleting card data only modifies file 
management information. Data on SD cards is not completely 
deleted. We recommend physically destroying SD cards or 
thoroughly deleting all data on SD cards when disposing of SD 
cards or transferring ownership. Use discretion in managing 
data on SD cards. 
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System requirements
PCIBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel® Pentium® 4 2.8 GHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU)
When using the playback function, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ 
or higher is recommended.
When editing content, an Intel
® Core™ 2 Quad 2.6 GHz processor or higher is recommended.
OSMicrosoft® Windows® 8 (32 bit / 64 bit) 
Microsoft® Windows® 8 (32 bit / 64 bit) Pro
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32 bit) Starter or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) Home Basic or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) Home Premium or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) Professional or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32 bit / 64 bit) Ultimate or Service Pack 1
Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32 bit) Home Basic Service Pack 2
Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32 bit) Home Premium Service Pack 2
Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32 bit) Business Service Pack 2
Microsoft® Windows Vista® (32 bit) Ultimate Service Pack 2
Microsoft® Windows® XP (32 bit) Home Edition Service Pack 3
Microsoft® Windows® XP (32 bit) Professional Service Pack 3
RAMWindows® 7 / Windows® 8: 2 GB or more (64 bit)
Windows® 7 / Windows® 8: 1 GB or more (32 bit)
Windows Vista®: 1 GB or more
Windows® XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
DisplayHigh Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or more (1920 x 1080 pixels or more recommended)
Windows Vista
® / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8: Graphics card complying with DirectX® 9.0c (DirectX® 10 recommended)
Windows® XP: Graphics card complying with DirectX® 9.0c
DirectDraw® overlay support
PCI Express™ x 16 is recommended
Video memory of 256 MB or more recommended
Direct3D Acceleration: Enabled *
*  
 
To check the Direct3D
® acceleration settings, enter “dxdiag” in the text field in the [Start] menu. (If using Windows® XP, 
click [start] → [Run], and enter “dxdiag” in the [Run] window.) The [DirectX Diagnostic Tool] window appears. Select 
the [Display] tab and check [Direct3D Acceleration] under [DirectX Features].
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Operating environments
Hard diskUltra DMA-100 or higher
450 MB or more free space for installing software
SoundDirectSound® support
DriveCD-ROM drive (for installation)
When writing to DVDs, a compatible drive and media are necessary .
InterfaceUSB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0))
Unit connected via USBThe wearable camera that this software is bundled with
ContentVideos recorded using this unit
Other requirementsMouse or equivalent pointing device, an environment with Internet access  
						

							
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Operating environments
 
●
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating 
instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.
 
●Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows® only. 
●This software is not compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 3.1, 
Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, 
Windows NT®, and Windows® 2000. 
●Windows Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows® 7 
Enterprise, Windows® 8 Enterprise, Windows Vista® Enterprise, 
Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition. 
●For Windows® 8, this software is available only as a desktop application. 
●When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when 
devices are connected through USB hubs or by using USB extension 
cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
 
●Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. 
●This software does not support the multi-boot environments. 
●Available only to administrator account users in Windows® XP.
Available only to administrator account or standard account users in 
Windows Vista
® and Windows® 7 / Windows® 8.
(Installation and uninstallation of the software requires an 
administrator account.)
 
●Log on with an administrator account or standard user account 
before using this software. You cannot use this software with a guest 
account.
 
●This software does not support the multi-monitor environments. 
●For fonts and screen settings, use the standard Windows® settings. 
Characters may not display properly depending on the settings.
 
●Operation is not guaranteed under Windows® 8, Windows® 7 Ultimate 
and Windows Vista® Ultimate with the user interface set to other 
languages using the Multi-language User Interface (MUI) function.
 
●This software cannot be used simultaneously with other motion 
picture editing software or video capture products. Note that other 
software running background processes, timer recording in particular , 
may cause this software to malfunction.
 
●Non-compatible files are not displayed. 
●When the size of the video file is very large or the video is in a special 
format, it may not be displayed.
 
●Before playing back high-definition motion pictures with high 
resolution, check your video card for the following points. Otherwise, 
the video may not be played back or displayed correctly. Frames in 
the motion picture may skip, or the motion picture may not be played 
back smoothly.
 
- Make sure that the driver software is the latest version.
 
- Make sure that the OS and standard graphic modules, such as 
DirectX
®, are updated to the video card's recommended versions.