Panasonic Hdc Hs250 Operating Instructions

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1Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with VW-BN1) to the DVD burner.
≥You cannot supply power to t he DVD burner from this unit.
2Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  .
3Connect this unit to the DVD bur ner with the Mini AB USB Connection 
Cable (supplied with VW-BN1).
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
B DVD burner (optional)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
4Insert the disc in the DVD burner.
≥Insert the DVD disc with the recording side down when using the VW-BN1.
5Touch the desired item.
≥[BURN DISC]: Refer to page 102 for how to copy discs.
≥ [PLAY DISC]: Refer to page 105 for how to play back the copied discs.
To terminate the connection with the DVD burner
Touch [EXIT].
≥Disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from this unit.
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≥You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc.  (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.)
≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc.
≥ Confirm that auto protection is [ON] before copying data. ( l106)
1Connect this unit to the DVD 
burner to prepare for copying. 
(l 100)
2Touch copy source media.
3Touch the desired item to be 
copied.
When [Video&Picture] is selected, all scenes 
are copied in order of motion pictures, then 
still pictures.
(Since motion pictures and still pictures are 
copied to separate discs, 2 or more discs are 
required.)
≥It will return to the previous step by touching 
.
4(Only when [Video&Picture]/[VIDEO] is 
selected in step 3)
Touch the recording method for 
copying.
[High Definition]:
The images recorded in high definition picture 
quality with this unit ar e copied as they are.
[Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)]:
Images are converted into  the original standard 
picture quality and then copied.
Since XP has a higher picture quality compared 
to SP, the data capacity becomes large so that 
you may need more discs for copying than SP.
≥ When [Video&Picture] is selected in step 3, 
follow the instructions on the screen and touch 
[NEXT] to proceed to step 8.
5(Only when [VIDEO]/[PICTURE] is selected 
in step 3)
Touch the desired item.
[ALL SCENES]:
All motion pictures or still pictures are copied.
Touch [NEXT] to proceed to step 8.
[SELECT SCENES]:
Some scenes are selected for copying.
[SELECT DATE]:
Copy by selecting the date.
Copying to discs
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6(Only when [SELECT SCENES] is selected 
in step 5)
Touch the scene you want to 
copy.
≥When touched, the scene is selected and the 
 indication appears on the thumbnail. Touch 
the scene again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes can be selected in 
succession.
(Only when [SELECT DATE] is selected in 
step 5)
Touch the date you want to copy.
≥When touched, the date is selected and 
surrounded by red. Touch the date again to 
cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 dates can be selected in succession.
7(Only when [SELECT SCENES]/
[SELECT DATE] is selected in step 5)
Touch [Enter]/[ENTER].
≥Touch [NEXT].
8Touch [START].
A The number of discs necessary for copying 
by disc type
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for 
copying, follow the on-screen instructions to 
switch discs.
≥ You may need more discs than displayed 
number of discs when you are copying 
additionally to a used DVD-RAM.
≥ Eject the disc after copying is completed.
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back the 
discs to check that they have been copied to correctly. ( l105)
Important Notice
≥When connecting an optional DVD burner and this unit for copying a disc, do not insert a 
disc with recorded motion pictures in high definition picture quality into devices that do 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/still 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.
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≥The disc that was copied to can be played back by connecting this unit and a DVD burner. 
(l 105)
≥ Do not turn off this unit or the DVD burner or  disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable while 
copying. Also, do not shake this unit or the DVD burner.
≥ It is impossible to stop copying halfway.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
≥ Data that has been recorded on another device may not be copied.
≥ When 2 or more discs are necessary for copying,  the last scene copied to a disc is automatically 
divided to fit the space on the disc.
≥ Copying may be completed using less discs than the number displayed if scenes were automatically 
divided.
≥ When the disc that was copied to is played back on  another device, the picture may momentarily stop 
at the points where the scenes switch.
≥ Discs copied in [Standard (XP)]/[Standard (SP)] canno t be used in the Intelligent Scene Selection or 
Highlight Playback.
About the approximate time it takes for copying to a disc
To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc
Disc typeCopy time
[High Definition][Standard (XP)][Standard (SP)]
DVD-RAM Approx. 
50 min to 80 min
Approx. 
90 min to 120 min Approx. 
135 min to 180 min
DVD-RW
*Approx. 
35 min to 75 min
DVD-R
*Approx. 
15 min to 45 min
* Even if the data capacity to be copied is small, the time it takes for copying may be about the same  as the time shown in the table.
≥ When copying motion pictures in standard picture quality to a disc, the recordable time of 
[Standard (XP)] is approx. 60 minutes and that  of [Standard (SP)] is approx. 120 minutes.
To copy approx. 600 MB still pictures (picture size  )
Disc typeCopy time
DVD-RAM/DVD-RW/DVD-R Approx. 10 min to 20 min
≥ Copy time of DVD-R DL is approximately 2 to 3 times that of DVD-R.
≥ Depending on the following conditions, the time it takes for copying may be longer than the above 
times.
jWhen the number of recorded scenes is large
j When the temperature of the DVD burner has become high
10.6M
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≥Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with 
HD Writer AE 1.0 can be played back. It may not be possible to play back discs copied/played 
back on other devices or software.
A Mini AB USB Connection Cable (supplied with VW-BN1)
1Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. ( l100)
≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV with HDMI mini cable, component cable or AV 
cable. ( l93)
2Touch the scene or still picture to be played back and then play it back.
≥The playback operation is performed the same as when  playing back motion pictures or still pictures. 
(l 74, 81)
≥ It will return to Step 5 on page 101 when [RETURN] is selected in the thumbnail screen.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to pl ay back by touching the Play Mode Select icon.
It is possible to select [VIDEO/DISC] or [P ICTURE/DISC] when the DVD burner is connected.
≥ Black bands may appear on the left and right of the screen when it is played back connected to a TV 
with 4:3 ratio.
Playing back the copied disc
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≥Connect this unit to the DVD burner and then touch [PLAY DISC]. ( l100)
∫ Formatting discs
This is for initializ ing DVD-RAM and DVD-RW 
discs.
Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, 
then all the data recorded on the disc will be 
erased. Back up important data on a PC etc.
Select the menu. ( l28)
≥When the confirmation message appears, 
touch [YES].
≥ When formatting is complete, touch [EXIT] to 
exit the message screen.
≥Connect this unit and the DVD burner to format 
discs. You may no longer be able to use the 
discs if you format them on another device 
such as a PC etc.
∫ Auto protect
You can protect (write protect) a DVD-RAM or 
DVD-RW disc when copying motion pictures or 
still pictures in high definition picture quality to 
the disc.
1Select the menu. ( l28)
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥ If a disc that you copied to is inserted in 
another device without protecting it, a message 
may be displayed prompting you to format the 
disc. We recommend setting 
[AUTO PROTECT] to [ON] in order to prevent 
accidental deletion.
2Copy to the disc. ( l102)
≥The copied disc is write protected when it is 
ejected if [AUTO PROTECT] is [ON].
To release the disc protection
≥If you format a disc, the auto protection is 
released. Please be aware that all the data 
recorded on the disc is erased and cannot be 
recovered.
≥ The disc will need to be re-formatted on the 
device you will use.
∫ Displaying disc information
Information such as the type of recorded disc, 
the number of recorded scenes and whether or 
not the disc is finalized is displayed.
Select the menu. ( l28)
≥Touch [EXIT] to exit the information screen.
Managing the copied disc
(Formatting, Auto protect, Displaying disc information)
[DISC SETUP]  # [FORMAT DISC]  # [YES]
[DISC SETUP]  # [AUTO PROTECT]  # [ON]
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC STATUS]  # [YES]
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Backup
With other 
products
2
Dubbing images onto other 
video devices
Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device.
≥ Images are dubbed in standard quality.
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1Connect this unit to a video device and then change the mode to  .
2Start playback on this unit.
3Start recording on the connected device.
≥To stop recording (dubbing), stop playback on this unit after stopping recording on the recorder.
≥If the date and time display and function indication are not wanted, cancel them before dubbing. 
(l 33, 95)
If the dubbed images are played back on a wide- screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically.
In this case, refer to the operating instructi ons for the device you are connecting to or read the 
operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
A/V
Change the video input on the 
video device and TV that this unit 
is connected to.
≥ The channel set will differ depending on 
the terminal to which the unit is connected.
≥ See the operating instructions of the video 
device for details.
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the 
supplied one.
A AV cable (supplied)
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Backup
With other 
products
3
With a printer (PictBridge)
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
≥ Turn on this unit. (This function is available in all modes.)
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
1Connect this unit to a printer.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
≥Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not 
use a USB hub.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
2Touch [PRINTER].
3Select print source media and 
touch the icon.
≥If the [PictBridge] indication does not appear or 
continues to flash, disconnect and then 
reconnect the USB cable.
To print pictures by directly connecting this uni
t to the printer, use a printer compatible with 
PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.)
PictBridge is an industry standard from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) for direct 
printing. It allows images to be printed directly from digital cameras to a printer, without having to 
connect the camera to a PC.
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4Touch a still picture to be printed.
5Touch  /  to set the number of 
prints.
≥Touch [ENTER] after the number of prints is 
set.
≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints 
to [0].
≥ Up to 99 files can be set in succession.
6Touch .
7Touch [DATE PRINT] to select the 
date print setting.
≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, this 
setting is unavailable.
8Touch [PAPER SIZE] to select the 
paper size setting.
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4k 5 INCH]: L size
[5 k 7 INCH]: 2L size
[4 k 6 INCH]: Postcard size
[A4]: A4 size
≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on 
the printer.
9Touch [PAGE LAYOUT] to select 
the desired layout setting.
[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer
: No frame print:Frame print
≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on 
the printer.
≥ Touch .
10Touch   to print the pictures.
≥When the confirmation message appears, 
touch [START].
≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable 
(supplied) after the pictures have been printed.
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When you stop printing halfway
Touch [CANCEL].
≥A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is 
selected, the number of prints set is canceled 
and the screen returns to step 4. If [NO] is 
selected, all the settings are kept and the 
screen returns to step 4.
≥Avoid the following operations during printing. 
These operations disable proper printing.
jDisconnecting the USB cable
j Opening the SD card cover and removing 
the SD card
j Changing the mode
j Turn the unit off
≥ The edges of still pictures recorded in this unit 
with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut off. When 
using a printer with a trimming or borderless 
printing function, cancel this function before 
printing. (Refer to the operating instructions of 
the printer for details.)
≥ When the unit is connected directly to the 
printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.
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