Operating Instructions High definition Image Management/Easy Editing Software HD Writer AE 1.0 for HDC Thank you for using HD Writer AE. Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Contents Introduction What you can do with this software (basic operations) ………………………………… 4 What you can do with this software (advanced features) ……………………………… 5 Read before starting operation ………………… 6 General precautions ……………………………… 7 Operating environments ………………………… 9 Optical discs and SD cards supported for recording …………………………………… 11 Recording length of optical discs and SD cards ………………………………………… 12 Preparation Basic operations Feature overview ……………………………… 16 Importing content to a computer (Simpl
Contents Advanced Features Feature overview ……………………………… 27 Main window ……………………………………… 28 Content preview area ………………………………………… 29 Importing content to a computer (Import to PC) …………………………………… 30 Registering or deregistering destination folders ………… 33 Playing content ………………………………… 34 Delete content …………………………………… 36 Editing content on your computer ………… 37 Editing video content (basic operations) ……… 38 Selecting scenes to edit ……………………………………… 38 Saving edited videos ………………………………………… 38 Editing video c
Introduction What you can do with this software (basic operations) Connect a video camera with recorded content to your computer Recording Import (save) content to your computer (→17–19) Recording on discs in standard quality (DVD-Video format) (→20–21) Create discs that can be played on most DVD players. Recording on discs and SD memory cards∗ in high definition (BDMV or AVCHD format) (→22–23) Create discs and SD cards for high-quality playback on HD-compatible equipment.
Introduction What you can do with this software (advanced features) Connect a video camera with recorded content to your computer Edit and Record Share on YouTube You can upload videos to YouTube∗. (→75) Your video can be accessed and watched on the Internet.
Introduction Read before starting operation Contents of these operating instructions ● The description of Windows® in these operating instructions is based on the Windows Vista® screen. ● Please note that the explanations and screen images in these operating instructions may differ from the actual explanations and screen images due to version upgrades of the software and the use environments of PCs.
Introduction General precautions Not compatible with the following video formats and content ● Video recorded on video cameras that are not compatible with this software ● Video captured using other devices cannot be imported. To import video from a previous Panasonic high-definition video camera, use the version of HD Writer provided with that video camera.
Introduction General precautions Disc creation SD cards 2 seconds long. Video recorded in DVD-VR format must be at least 3 seconds long. ● Conversion may be required when recording, depending on the images. In this case, because the image has to be encoded again, recording takes longer and image quality may also be degraded. ● When recorded in DVD-Video format, the end section of the image may be shortened for about 0.5 seconds. (initialisation).
Introduction Operating environments System requirements PC IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel® Pentium® 1.0 GHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU) When using playback function and the MPEG2 output function, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher, Intel® Pentium® D 3.2 GHz or higher, or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 5200+ or higher is recommended. When editing content or using seamless transfer functions or continuous photo playback function, an Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.
Introduction Operating environments Drive Interface Video cameras connected via USB Content Other requirements CD-ROM drive (for installation) When writing to DVD or BD, a compatible drive and media are necessary. USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.
Introduction Optical discs and SD cards supported for recording Blu-ray discs BD-RE DVD-RAM∗2 DVD-R DVD-RW 12 cm Single sided/ Dual layer on single side 12 cm Single sided/ Double sided 12 cm Single sided/ Dual layer on single side 12 cm Single sided BD-R Recording Format High definition Standard quality BDMV∗9 SD memory card 512 MB - 2 GB SDHC memory card 4 GB - 32 GB AVCHD ― ― DVD-VR Required∗1 Required∗1 Required∗1∗3 ― ― ― Appending Format Picture SD cards∗6∗7 DVD discs ● +R
Introduction Recording length of optical discs and SD cards For BDMV and AVCHD format Blu-ray discs BD-R/BD-RE DVD discs SD cards 25 GB 50 GB 4.7 GB 8.5 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB HA (Best quality) approx. 3 h approx. 6 h approx. 35 min approx. 1 h 5 min approx. 1 h approx. 2 h approx. 4 h Approximate Recording Length Per Disc/Card Image quality HG HX HE (High quality) (Standard) (Long duration) approx. 3 h 50 min approx. 5 h 30 min approx. 8 h 20 min approx. 7 h 40 min approx. 11 h approx.
Preparation Connect the video camera to a computer By connecting a compatible video camera to your computer with the included cable, you can import content on the internal recording media of the video camera or on the SD card installed in the video camera to your computer or create discs. Important To avoid draining the battery of notebook computers or video cameras, use an AC adapter with these devices. 1 Start the computer. 2 Turn on the video camera. 3 Connect the video camera to a computer.
Preparation Connect the video camera to a computer Tip ● For further details, also refer to the video camera manual. ● To record to optical discs or SD cards, use a disc drive or SD card reader/writer. (Some video cameras support recording to the SD card in the video camera.) ● Do not operate the video camera or disconnect the USB cable during the transfer of video camera data. The software may malfunction, and data may be lost.
Preparation Starting the software Important Do the following before starting the software. – Close other software and resident programs. – Disable the screen saver or power-saving functions (functions to make the computer enter standby or sleep mode when a specified time has elapsed without any operations on the PC). 1 Double-click on the desktop to start the program. Startup is also possible by selecting [Start]→[All Programs]→ [Panasonic]→[HD Writer AE 1.0]→[HD Writer AE].
Basic operations Feature overview This section summarizes basic software operations. The following operations are possible using the [Simple Menu]. ● If the main window (→28) is displayed instead of this one, click [Simple Menu] in the upper-right corner to display the [Simple Menu].
Basic operations Importing content to a computer (Simply Import to PC) Video content or digital photos on your video camera can be imported to your computer, where it will be grouped by recording date. (Video captured using other devices cannot be imported. To import video from a previous Panasonic high-definition video camera, use the version of HD Writer provided with that video camera.
Basic operations Importing content to a computer (Simply Import to PC) 4 Click and select an importing destination (a folder on your computer). Subfolders for each recording date are created in the selected folder, and the content is imported there. Recording dates are used for the subfolder names. ● To import all content to a single folder, select [Specified folder] ( B ) and enter the name in the text box next to this option.
Basic operations Importing content to a computer (Simply Import to PC) Storage locations of imported content Content is imported to subfolders (named with dates) in the folder selected in step 4, or to your specified folder. Folder selected in step 4 Content imported here (example: date folder) ● To rename these date folders or your specified folder after importing, right-click the folder and select [Properties], and then change the name in [Title]. (Names are a maximum of 64 singlebyte characters.
Basic operations Recording on discs in standard quality (Simply Create DVD-Video Disc) Video content captured with a video camera can be recorded on DVD discs in standard quality. DVD discs recorded this way can be played on most DVD players. ● For a list of supported discs (→11) ● Content that does not fit on a single disc will be automatically split and recorded over multiple discs. However, this function may not be available if the work area file system is FAT32.
Basic operations Recording on discs in standard quality (Simply Create DVD-Video Disc) 4 Click 5 Click and select the DVD disc to record to. and select the video image quality. [High quality]: Priority to video quality [Standard quality]: Priority to recording capacity [Start writing]. 6 Click ● [OK] when the confirmation 7 Click message is displayed. This button is not available unless you have selected at least one item.
Basic operations Recording on discs and SD cards in high definition (Simply Create BD/DVD/SD Card (AVCHD)) Video content captured with a video camera can be recorded on discs and SD cards in high definition. Discs and SD cards recorded this way can be played on HD-compatible equipment. (This includes Blu-ray players when you record to Blu-ray discs or HD-compatible DVD recorders supporting AVCHD standard when you record to DVD discs, for example.) They can also be played using this software.
Basic operations Recording on discs and SD cards in high definition (Simply Create BD/DVD/SD Card (AVCHD)) and select the optical disc or SD 4 Click card to record on. [Start writing]. 5 Click ● This button is not available unless you have selected at least one item. [OK] when the confirmation 6 Click message is displayed. ● If you click [Cancel], the previous window is displayed.
Basic operations Viewing content on a computer Video content and photos you have imported to your computer can be viewed on your monitor. 1 Click [Playback on a PC]. After the window for assistance is displayed, check the information and click [Close] to close it. Simple Menu A the folder where you imported the 2 Click content to. ● If the folder is not listed, try clicking [Refresh] ( A ). 3 Click [Video] or [Picture]. the folder or thumbnail for playback.
Basic operations Viewing content on a computer Playing video content Current video title View in full-screen mode Stop playback, return to start of video Play/Pause Playback slider Move the slider to change the playback position Current playback time Display the highlight settings (→70) (This appears only when playing back video content with a highdefinition image quality shot using a video camera with which this software is provided.
Basic operations Viewing content on a computer Viewing photos View in full-screen mode Close window Previous/next photo Viewing photos by recording date You can view photos saved on your computer by recording date. by [Recording date], In the media/folder selection area, click under [PC Hard drive]. Select a desired date to display all photos captured on that date in the content viewing area. Tip ● Double-click the screen to view content in full-screen mode.
Advanced Features Feature overview This section describes more advanced software operations. The following operations are possible.
Advanced Features Feature overview Main window Control buttons Access the [Simple Menu] (→16) Type of content Display the [Settings] panel (→81–85) Rearrange display order Update information in the areas for media or folder selection and content previewing ● Video: video content ● Picture: photo or other still picture Content preview area ● Click to sort in ascending (▲) or ● Content of media or folders selected in descending (▼) order. The order changes each time you click.
Advanced Features Feature overview Main window Content preview area Content in the preview area is displayed as folders or thumbnails. Folders Thumbnails When importing to a date folder, videos with the same recording date are saved in the same folder. Additionally, photos shot using high-speed burst shooting with a video camera are saved together in a single folder. Thumbnails are small images representing video content or photos.
Advanced Features Importing content to a computer (Import to PC) Content (video content in AVCHD format, and photos) on the internal recording media of the video camera, an SD card installed in the video camera, an SD card which has been connected using an SD card slot or a device such as an SD card reader/writer, or content (videos in BDMV format or AVCHD format) on a disc created with this software can be imported to your computer. This content can also be edited after it is imported to the computer.
Advanced Features Importing content to a computer (Import to PC) 1 Click the drive or folder to import from. A ● If the drive or folder is not listed, try clicking [Refresh] ( A ). ● Previous Panasonic high-definition video cameras, or media containing data recorded with previous Panasonic highdefinition video cameras or with other devices, cannot be connected to this software. 2 Click [Video] or [Picture]. the content to select it for 3 Click importing. Selected items are outlined in yellow.
Advanced Features Importing content to a computer (Import to PC) 5 Click Current item/total items Thumbnail of content to import Name, length, and size of content and select an import destination (a folder on your computer). ● You can register other folders on your computer, if desired. (“Registering new folders” →next page) Subfolders for each recording date are created in the selected folder, and the content is imported there. Recording dates are used for the subfolder names.
Advanced Features Importing content to a computer (Import to PC) Registering or deregistering destination folders Registering new folders 1 2 Click [Settings] on the main window. (Otherwise, right-click [PC Hard drive (HD)] or [PC Hard drive] in the media/folder selection area and select [Set Target folder].) The settings panel is displayed. Deregistering folders Select the folder in [Registration folder] and click [Delete]. Click [OK] when the confirmation message is displayed.
Advanced Features Playing content You can play content (videos in AVCHD format and photos) on the computer, internal recording media of the video camera, an SD card installed in the video camera, an SD card which has been connected using an SD card slot or a device such as an SD card reader/writer, or content (videos in BDMV format or AVCHD format) on a disc created with this software. ● Playback is possible only for content imported to the computer using this software.
Advanced Features Playing content Tip ● Top menus are not played. To play the top menu, use equipment that supports top menu playback. ● Depending on graphics features (such as [Windows Aero] in Windows Vista®), your computer environment, and the content being played, frames may be dropped and colour loss may occur during playback, and playback may not be smooth. These problems are more likely to occur in full-screen mode.
Advanced Features Delete content You can delete content imported to the computer using this software. the folder where content for 1 Click deletion is stored. 2 Click the folder or thumbnail for deletion. ● To select multiple thumbnails, hold the [Ctrl] key while clicking the thumbnails. ● Only one folder can be selected. 3 Click [Delete]. [OK] when the confirmation 4 Click message is displayed. ● To cancel this process, click [Cancel]. Important Once content has been deleted, it cannot be restored.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Content imported to your computer can be edited. The following operations are possible. Edit video content (→37–52) ● Deleting selected portions of a scene (→41) ● Dividing scenes (→44) ● Assigning the playback order of scenes (→45) ● Adding opening titles (→47) ● Adding scene transitions (→49) Edit digital photos (→51) Protect content/ rename content (→52) Tip ● Only video content and photos you have imported to your computer can be edited.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Editing video content (basic operations) Selecting scenes to edit 1 Click [Edit] and select [Video editing]. a scene to edit to the video editing 2 Drag area. The video editing area is displayed.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Editing video content (basic operations) 3 Click [OK]. Processing status is shown in the progress indicator. ● When there are multiple scenes in the video editing area Save each scene as an individual AVCHD file. Combine scenes and save as a single AVCHD file. ● To cancel editing, click [Cancel]. [OK] when a message is displayed 4 Click indicating that processing is finished. Edited content is saved as a new file.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Editing video content (basic operations) 5 Click [OK]. Processing status is shown in the progress indicator. ● When there are multiple scenes in the video editing area Save each scene as an individual MPEG2 file. Combine scenes and save as a single MPEG2 file. ● To cancel editing, click [Cancel]. [OK] when a message is displayed 6 Click indicating that processing is finished. Edited content is saved as a new file.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Editing video content (Delete partially) Selected portion Deleting selected portions of content Delete unneeded portions of video content or portions with shooting errors as follows. Only video content imported to your computer can be edited. First, import the content to your computer. (→17–19, 30–33) ● Video content to be edited must be at least two seconds long. the steps in “Selecting scenes to 1 Follow edit” (→38). 2 Click a scene.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Editing video content (Delete partially) Click 6 Click again to resume playback. to pause playback at the ending position for deletion. [Set end point] to identify the 7 Click ending point. Otherwise, you can drag ▲ to identify the ending point. 8 Click [Select] to confirm this selection. ● The portion that will be deleted is indicated in grey ● Thumbnails of the starting and ending points are displayed.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Editing video content (Delete partially) Image at the starting point Image at the ending point Selected portion The portion that will be deleted is indicated in grey ● The ending edge of the selected portion may not match the end point, but the selection in grey is the portion that will be deleted. : Skip approximately 0.5 sec. : Previous/next frame [Highlight asstnce]: Click to set the range excluding the highlight as the deletion range.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Editing video content (Dividing scenes) Scenes can be divided at desired positions. Only content imported to your computer can be edited. First, import the content to your computer. (→17–19, 30–33) Video content to be divided must be at least four seconds long. the steps in “Selecting scenes to 1 Follow edit” (→38). a scene to edit. 2 Click ● Select only one scene. 3 Click [Edit] and select [Divide Scene]. The [Divide Scene] window is displayed.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/adding effects You can group content imported to your computer that was recorded on various dates and assign the playback order. You can also add opening titles and scene transitions, such as fading. Assigning the playback order 1 Click [Edit] and select [Video editing]. The video editing area is displayed. a scene to edit to the video editing 2 Drag area.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/ adding effects Changing the order of scenes 1 Drag scenes to the desired position. Deleting scenes in the video editing area 1 Click a scene to remove. 2 Click [Delete]. ● To select multiple scenes, hold the [Ctrl] key while clicking the thumbnails. 1 2 ● Scenes are only removed from the video editing area. The content itself is not deleted.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/ adding effects Adding opening titles Titles can only be added to the opening scenes. Preparation: ● Arranging scenes and videos in the video editing area (→45) 1 Click [Title]. The [Insert Title] window is displayed. 2 Enter the title and specify effects.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer [Insert Title] window Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/ adding effects Font Font size Text style : Bold : Italic : Drop shadow Title preview : Outline Colour of outline [ Enter the title (Up to 128 single-byte characters on two lines.) Title display duration ● Click ▼ to specify how long ] Drop shadow colour [ ] Darken text background Text colour the title is displayed. (3, 5, or 10 seconds.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/ adding effects Adding scene transitions Preparation: ● Arranging scenes and videos in the video editing area (→45) the scene before the scene for 1 Click effects. 2 Click [Transition]. The [Insert Transition] window is displayed. 3 Specify the desired effect. (For details about this window →next page) Effects are added here 4 Click [OK]. ● To cancel this process, click [Cancel].
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/ adding effects [Insert Transition] window Preview window Effect duration ● Click to specify how long the effect is displayed. (3, 4, or 5 seconds.) ● Transitions cannot be added to scenes which lengths are less than specified duration plus 2 seconds.
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Editing digital photos Photos can be retouched or rotated. Tip ● Only photos imported to your computer can be edited. First, import the photos to your computer. (→17–19, 30–33) 1 Click [Picture]. 2 Click the thumbnail. 3 Click [Edit] and select [Edit Picture]. The window for photo editing is displayed. ● Editing is also possible by right-clicking the thumbnail and selecting [Edit picture].
Advanced Features Editing content on your computer Protecting and renaming content In the properties window, content can be renamed or protected from accidental deletion. ● Video, scenes, pictures, and folders can be renamed. ● Only scenes and photos can be protected. 1 In the content viewing or media/folder selection area of the main window Right-click a thumbnail or folder and select [Properties]. The properties window is displayed. To rename content Change the name in [Title].
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Image captured with video cameras or imported to computers can be recorded on optical discs and SD cards in a variety of formats. This section describes some considerations and precautions to understand before recording. ● Also refer to the description of drive settings (→7) and information on media supported for recording (→11).
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Top menus Recording Automatic multi-disc recording Content will be automatically divided for recording over multiple discs only under these conditions.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording Additional recording on media with existing content Formats supporting additional recording: Blu-ray discs (BDMV), DVD-RAM (AVCHD), SD cards (AVCHD), and DVD-RAM (DVD-VR) When recording additional content, you can add content to media recorded with this software by using the same recording format as the existing content. When you load media with existing content, a confirmation message about additional recording is displayed.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards [Create Media] menu The [Create Media] menu is used when recording to optical discs and memory cards.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content Video content and scenes can be selected from a variety of folders of content imported to the computer with this software for recording in any order on optical discs and SD cards. You can record in high or standard definition. Video and scenes can be combined on a single disc or SD card. ● Content for recording in DVD-Video format must be at least 2 seconds long.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content Selecting video content to record In the authoring area, add video content to record. 1 Click a folder on your computer. 2 Select [Video]. [Create Media] and select the type 3 Click of media to create.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content 4 Drag video content to the authoring area. ● You can add scenes and videos. However, photos cannot be added. ● Repeat this process to choose the video content (up to 99 Authoring area A B items). To select multiple items, hold the [Ctrl] key while clicking the thumbnails. ● To add video content from another folder, select the folder and then perform step 4.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content Changing the order of content 1 Drag thumbnails to the desired position. 5 Click [Save]. For BD-R/RE, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM (AVCHD format), or SD cards: A window is displayed for creating the top menu. (→next page) For DVD-RAM (DVD-VR format): A window is displayed for creating the disc.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content Recording selected video content (for BD-R/RE (BDMV), DVD-RAM · DVD-R/RW · SD card (AVCHD), DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video)) Follow these steps when recording on BD-R/RE, DVD-R/RW discs or SD cards, or on DVD-RAM discs in AVCHD format. When you click [Save] in step 5 (→Previous page) is displayed for creating the 6 Atopwindow menu. ● SD cards Because no top menu can be created, the following window is displayed.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content the space available for recording 8 Check on the media. Previous/next page (if there are multiple pages) ● Content exceeding the available space is indicated in red. In this 1 case, click [Close] and remove video content from the authoring area. When recording on SD card, go to step 12, because no top menu can be created. 2 and select the video image 9 Click quality.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content 11 Enter the title. ● Click the title to enable input. 1 1 2 Enter the page title. (Up to 64 single-byte characters.) ● The same page title is displayed on all pages. For a titleless top menu, leave the title information blank. 2 Enter thumbnail titles. (Up to 24 single-byte characters.) ● By default, thumbnails are labeled with the name of the video 3 or scene.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards [OK] when the confirmation 13 Click message is displayed. ● To cancel this process, click [No]. Recording now begins, and the status is shown in the progress indicator. ● Recording will take some time. Do not operate the computer until recording is finished. Recording video content Tip ● If a media problem causes recording to fail, follow the instructions to replace the media.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content Recording selected video content (DVD-RAM (DVD-VR format)) Follow these steps when recording on DVD-RAM discs in DVD-VR format. ● Video recorded in DVD-VR format must be at least 3 seconds long. When you click [Save] in step 5 (→60) Additional portion to record Recorded window is displayed for creating the 6 Amedia. 7 Click and select the media to record on. ● Any existing video on the media is also displayed.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording video content 8 Check the space available on the media. ● Content exceeding the available space is indicated in red. In this case, click [Close] and remove video content from the authoring area. 9 Click [Record]. [Yes] when the confirmation 10 Click message is displayed. ● To cancel this process, click [No]. Recording now begins, and the status is shown in the progress indicator. ● Recording will take some time.
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording photos Digital photos and other still pictures on your computer can be recorded on SD cards. These images are recorded in a format that can be viewed on digital cameras and similar devices (DCF format). Images in BMP or PNG format are converted to JPEG format before saving. ● For a list of supported SD cards (→11) Preparation: ● Insert the SD card. (See “SD card connection” →14) 1 Click [Picture].
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording photos photos for recording to the 3 Drag authoring area. ● Repeat this process to choose desired photos (up to 99 photos). To select multiple items, hold the [Ctrl] key while clicking the thumbnails. ● The current selection will be cancelled if you select content in folders not on the computer. Removing photos from the authoring area 1 Click a photo to remove. 2 Click [Delete].
Advanced Features Recording on optical discs and SD cards Recording photos 5 Click Additional portion to record Recorded and select the destination SD card. If the SD card already contains photos, the photos are displayed. ● To choose different content, click [Close] and change your selection in the authoring area. 6 Check the space available on the card. ● Content exceeding the available space on the SD card is indicated in red.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Viewing highlights of video content (Highlight Playback) You can watch highlights of the main situations in video content. The feature can only be used with video content captured by using video cameras with which this software is provided. This feature is available for video content which has been imported to the computer or stored on the internal recording media of the video camera or on the SD card installed in the video camera.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Viewing photos shot using high-speed burst shooting (Continuous photo playback) A series of consecutive photos shot using the high-speed burst function of a video camera with which this software is provided can be viewed continuously. (NTSC: Up to 180 shots, PAL: Up to 150 shots) The feature is available only with the high-speed burst photos imported to the computer or internal recording media of the video camera or SD card installed in the video camera.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Creating still pictures from video You can save individual frames of video content as still image files. These images are saved in JPEG format. preview window (→25), pause 1 Inthethevideo at the position to save a still image. 2 Click [Capture]. the save dialog box displayed, specify 3 Inwhere to save the image ( 1 ) and click [OK] ( 2 ).
Advanced Features Using convenient features Searching for desired content You can search video content and photos by name, recording date (video content only), or comments entered in the properties window (→94). This feature applies to content in folders you have registered as destinations for saving content on the computer. (→82) 1 Click a folder to search. ● When [PC Hard drive (HD)] or [PC Hard drive] has been clicked, the video content in the clicked folder is searched. 2 Click [Video] or [Picture].
Advanced Features Using convenient features Searching for desired content 5 Click [Search]. Search results are displayed 6 Click [Close]. The search conditions window is closed. Search results are retained even after this window is closed. 7 Click . The search results are now discarded. ● Search results can also be cleared by clicking [Close] in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading content to YouTube Content imported to your computer can easily be uploaded to YouTube. ● Because YouTube™ services and specifications are subject to change, operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available services and screens are subject to change without notice. (These services are valid as of December 1, 2008.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading content to YouTube titles and other information shown 3 Enter on YouTube for each scene. your YouTube user name and 4 Enter password. ● The user name is stored once you have entered them. 5 Click [Upload]. reading the copyright verification 6 After message, click to indicate acceptance, and then click [OK]. (For details about this window →next page) Tip ● Video content is uploaded after being compressed to a size suitable for uploading.
Advanced Features Using convenient features Uploading content to YouTube [YouTube Uploader] window Selected scenes will be uploaded. (Up to 10 scenes) (Click the check boxes to select or clear scenes, as desired) Total scenes to upload Thumbnails of scenes to upload ● Double-click a scene to play it.
Other Formatting discs Format discs in the following situations. Use this software to format discs that you will use with this software. ● When recording to new BD-R/RE discs ● When recording to new DVD-RAM discs in AVCHD format ● When reusing DVD-RW discs ● When using DVD-RAM discs that you have used in other equipment (Formatting is not required when adding content to DVD-RAM discs recorded with this software.
Other Formatting discs 1 In the [Simple Menu], click [Format disc]. 2 Select the optical drive. ● If the optical drive is not listed, click [Refresh] ( A ). the type and method of 3 Select initialising. Specify the type of initialising for the following discs. ● For BD-R/RE discs -To record in BDMV format, which enables additional recording on BD-R discs: UDF 2.6 -To record in BDMV format on BD-RE discs: UDF 2.5 ● For DVD-RAM discs -To record in AVCHD format: UDF 2.5 -To record in DVD-VR format: UDF 2.
Other Formatting discs [Yes] when the confirmation 5 Click message is displayed. ● If you click [No], the previous window is displayed. ● A message is displayed indicating that complete erasure may take some time. Click [Yes] to continue. [OK] when a message is displayed 6 Click indicating that initialising is complete. 7 Click [Close]. Tip ● Formatting is also possible by clicking the [Initialize] button in the window for creating top menus displayed during authoring, for example.
Other Advanced settings In the [Settings] window, you can complete advanced settings for various functions. ● To display all setting panels, click [Settings] in the [Simple Menu] window. To display only the setting panel for a particular operation window, click [Settings] in that window. General settings panel 1 For general software settings. 1 2 3 2 [Work area setting] Click ▼ and specify where the work area is located. (This area is used temporarily during software operations.
Other Advanced settings PC HDD panel 2 [Display file extension] Include file extensions such as m2ts in the file names displayed. ● By default, this option is [OFF]. Settings for registration of content folders on the computer and display of file names. Disc creation panel For DVD-Video recording settings. (→20, 61) 1 1 2 2 1 [Registration folder] Register folders to use when importing content to the computer.
Other Advanced settings MPEG2 conversion panel For conversion settings used for MPEG2 output or DVD-Video creation. 1 1 [Motion detection settings] Specify image quality settings applied during conversion. [Picture quality priority] Prevent any video noise during conversion, as much as possible. Although conversion may take a long time with this option, we recommend it when converting scenes with rapid motion. [Normal] (Default setting) Content is converted in standard quality.
Other Advanced settings DVD-VR panel SD panel For DVD-VR recording settings. (→65) For specifying the SD card drive. 1 1 1 [Settings for writing to media] [Merge multiple videos (files) into a single video.] Record all content dragged to the authoring area as a single file. (→59) 1 [Target drive selection] Select SD card drives shown in the media/folder selection area.
Other Advanced settings AVCHD/BD panel [Makes seamless if the recording modes are the same] Processing for seamless playback between scenes longer than three seconds that are recorded in the same mode (with the same resolution, frame rate, and number of audio channels). ● There will be gaps in playback between scenes of different recording modes or scenes of three seconds or less. For AVCHD recording settings.
Other Windows in this software Simple Menu (→16) 1 1 2 3 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 [Import to PC] Import content on the internal recording media of the video camera or on the SD card installed in the video camera or on optical discs or SD cards to your computer.
Other Windows in this software Main window (→28) 7 7 2 3 4 5 6 14 12 9 8 8 1 13 9 10 11 12 13 10 1 2 11 Media/folder selection area [Video]/[Picture] Types of content shown in the content viewing area ● [Picture] is not shown during video editing or when creating video 14 [Import to PC] (→17–19, 30–33) [Play] (→34–35) [Edit] (→37–52) [Create Media] (→53–69) [Network] (→75–77) [Capture] (→72) [Search] (→73–74) [Delete] (→36) Indicates the selected media [By Name]/[By Date recorded]/[By size]/[
Other Windows in this software [Import to PC] (→17)/[Create a DVD] (→20)/ [Save as BD/AVCHD] (→22) window 3 Content for importing ● Thumbnails cannot be moved by dragging and dropping them. [Select All]/[Clear All] Select or clear all items for importing 5 Information about items selected for importing, such as total size 4 1 ● Shown in yellow if no media is loaded, no content is selected, or 5 3 4 2 6 7 8 there is another problem.
Other Windows in this software 11 12 13 (Example of [Create a DVD] window) 11 14 (Example of [Import to PC] window) [Start copying] (or [Start writing]) Start importing or writing the content. ● The button displayed varies depending on the window. ● Before disc recording, this button is not available if only photos are selected. ● If buttons cannot be clicked, check 5 and 8 .
Other Windows in this software Window for copying to the computer For details about this window (→32) Preview window (video content) For details about this window (→25) Preview window (photos) For details about this window (→26) Editing video: window for creating titles For details about this window (→48) Editing video: window for inserting transitions For details about this window (→50) Editing video: partial deletion window For details about this window (→43) 90
Other Windows in this software Window for creating top menus (→61–64) (Example when recording in DVD-Video format) 2 1 [Record] Start recording 10 [Close] Close window 9 [Bg/Layout] area (→62) 3 4 1 5 6 1 2 Recording destination During disc recording 8 9 10 7 2 : Open/close drive tray (Some drives may not close the tray automatically.
Other Windows in this software [Font/Title] area (→63) 6 [Colour] For selecting the text colour ● To create colours: 4 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 Adjust brightness Colour you have created 3 4 6 2 3 7 8 5 2 1 3 Click [Define Custom Colors] Click a desired colour Click [Add to Custom Colors] The colour is added to [Custom colors].
Other Windows in this software Authoring window for DVD-VR format (→65) 8 2 8 1 Open/close DVD drive tray (Some drives may not close the tray automatically.
Other Windows in this software [YouTube Uploader] window 1 For details about this window (→77) [Title] Title of content ● Video files, scenes, pictures and folders on the computer can be Properties window (→52) Right-clicking video content, picture, a folder, or disc or SD card and selecting [Properties] displays the [Properties] window, enabling you to check relevant details. You can also rename these items or add comments.
Other Shortcut menus Shortcut menus are displayed by right-clicking folders, media, content, and other screen elements. Menu in the media/folder selection area [Set Target folder] (When [PC Hard drive (HD)], [PC Hard drive] or a folder is selected). Add a new folder. (→33) [Import to PC] (When media is selected) Import all content on the media, or folder to the computer. (→17–19) [Eject] (When an optical drive is selected) Open the drive tray.
Other Shortcut menus Menu in the content viewing area Video Photo [Playback] Play the content. (→25–26) [Import to PC] (When media is selected) Import the selected content to the computer. (→17–19) [Edit picture] (When a photo is selected) For editing the selected photo. (→51) [Delete Videos]/[Delete scenes][Delete Pictures] Delete the selected content. (→36) [Properties] Enables you to check details about the content.
Other Shortcut menus Video editing area menu [Playback] Verify editing results. Scenes within the video editing area will be played back in order. [Insert Title] For adding a title to the first scene. (→47–48) [Insert Transition] For adding an effect as the transition between scenes. (→49–50) [Delete partially] (When video content is selected) Delete a portion of the selected video. (→41–43) [Divide scene] (When video content is selected) Divide the selected video.
Other Troubleshooting Startup Symptom Corrective Action The software does not start. Windows Vista : Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before using this software. The software will not function with a Guest account. Windows® XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account before using this software. ● Multiple users cannot start the software at the same time. Make sure another user has not started the software.
Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action ● For Windows Vista®: From the start menu, select [Control Panel] → [Hardware and Sound] Voice is not audible. → [Sound] → [Speakers], and then click [Properties]. Confirm that [Use this device (enable)] is selected in [Device usage] on the [General] tab or that [Speakers] and [Line input] are not muted on the [Levels] tab. ● For Windows® XP/2000: Confirm that [Volume Control] and [Line input] are not muted in [Volume Control] window of the PC.
Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action The produced SD card or a disc in BDMV or AVCHD standard does not play back. Playback of discs or SD cards created with this software in BDMV format or AVCHD format is only possible on equipment which is compatible with each format. ● Some video cameras do not support playback of video on SD cards. Cannot play discs created with this software. Play the disc in equipment compatible with the type of disc you have created.
Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action ● Since image data produced with video cameras other than compatible video cameras (→10) or other software does not have thumbnail folders, they are not displayed. ● The wrong TV system, NTSC or PAL, may have been selected when the software was Thumbnails are not correctly displayed on the importing window. originally installed. Select “About HD Writer AE 1.0” from “ ” at the top right of the main window, and check the TV system.
Other Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Corrective Action Data cannot be recorded. Video recorded in DVD-Video format must be at least 2 seconds long. Video recorded in DVD-VR format must be at least 3 seconds long. Cannot record – message appears saying maximum limit has been exceeded. No further recording will be possible if the number of scenes or videos exceeds the maximum number allowed by this software or by the AVCHD standards.
Other Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot stop recording midway through. Corrective Action ● With DVD-R/RW and BD-R discs, recording can only be stopped by clicking [Cancel] when changing discs or during data conversion, not when data is being written. A disc error message is displayed. Recording is not possible using unsupported types of discs or discs in unsupported formats. (For a list of supported discs: →11) Error occurs while data are being recorded.
Other Troubleshooting Symptom Corrective Action ● Multiple peripherals may be connected to the computer. Error occurs while data are being recorded. (Continued) Images cannot be added. Particularly if you are using an external optical drive for recording, disconnect SD card readers or other USB devices and check software operation. However, do not connect or disconnect these devices during recording. ● Video cameras, optical drives, hard disk drives, or SD card adapters may be connected via USB.
Other Troubleshooting Other Symptom Corrective Action Cannot access the optical drive using Windows Explorer or other software. Other software cannot access an optical drive currently in use by this software. Exit this software before accessing the optical drive. The free space displayed on this software is less than the free space displayed on Windows® Explorer.
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