How to connect to a PC. -HC-V380, HC-W580

Operating environment

• Even if the system requirements mentioned in this owner’s manual are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used.
• A compatible Blu-ray disc/DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a Blu-ray disc/ DVD.
• Operation is not guaranteed in the following cases.
• When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables.

• HD Writer LE 3.1 is only for Windows
• Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Simplified Chinese and Russian.
• Operation cannot be guaranteed on all Blu-ray disc/DVD drives.
• Operation is not guaranteed on Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows RT.
• For Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10, this software is available only as a desktop application.
• This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
• This software is not compatible with a multi-monitor environment.
• If using Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10, administrative account and standard account users only can use this software. (An administrative account user should install and uninstall this software.)

To use the HD Writer LE 3.1

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.

• 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.

• The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

Installation

When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)

• Before starting the installation, close all applications that are running.
• Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed
• Explanation of operations is based on Windows 7.

Installing HD Writer LE 3.1

• Check the Global website to download and install the software.
• View the HD Writer LE3.0 Download Program on the Panasonic Global website.

Uninstalling HD Write LE 3.1

Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

1. Select [Start].
2. Select [Control Panel].
3. Select [Uninstall a Program].
4. Select [HD Writer LE 3.0], then click [Uninstall].
   • Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions.
   • After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the PC.

Connecting to a PC

Connect this unit to the PC after the software applications are installed.

1. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
2. Turn on the unit.
3. Connect this unit to a PC. The USB function selection screen will appear.
4. Touch [PC] on the screen of this unit.
   • The Smart Wizard Screen is automatically displayed when HD Writer LE 3.1 is installed.
   • This unit is automatically recognized as an external drive of the PC.
   • When you select an option other than [PC], reconnect the USB cable.
   • When using the battery, the LCD monitor turns off after about 5 seconds. Touch the screen to turn the LCD monitor on.

Note:

• Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
• When this unit is connected to a PC using a USB cable while the unit is turned on, power is also supplied from the PC to this unit.
• When performing reading/writing between a PC and an SD card, be aware that some SD card slots built into PCs and some SD card readers are not compatible with the SDHC Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card.

To disconnect USB cable safely

• Select the USB icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then select the model number of this unit to disconnect the USB cable.
• Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.

About the screen indication of the unit

• Do not disconnect the USB cable, battery, or AC adaptor while the access lamp is on or card access icon appears on the unit screen.
• If the screen does not change when the unit is operated while connected to a PC, disconnect the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute, reconnect the battery and/or AC adaptor, wait approximately 1 minute again, and then turn the unit back on. (Data may be destroyed when above operation is performed while accessing the SD card.)

Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices

• When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge.
• When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the PC with this unit turned on.
• Insert the USB cable securely all the way. It will not operate properly if it is not inserted all the way.
• Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
• You cannot charge the battery by connecting the supplied DC cable.
• Be sure to connect the unit directly to the PC, Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder.
• During charging, the status indicator flashes.
• You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all. Charge using the AC adaptor.
• It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.

About the PC display

When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognized as an external drive.

The following data will be recorded.

• Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG format ([S1000001.JPG] etc.).
• MP4 format motion picture files ([S1000001.MP4] etc.
• MP4 (1080/60p)
• MP4 (1080/30p)
• MP4 (720/30p)
• MP4 (360/30p)
• JPEG format still pictures created from the motion picture.
• JPEG format still pictures recorded in Stop Motion Animation Assist Mode.
• The motion picture thumbnails
• AVCHD format motion picture files ([00000.MTS] etc.
• For management.

Copying your still pictures to your PC

Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to the PC with Explorer or other programs.

1. Double-click the folder that contains the still pictures.
   • Example of folder path, folder DCIM to Folder 100CDPFQ.
2. Drag and drop the still pictures onto the destination folder (on the PC’s HDD).

Note:

• Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
• Do not delete or edit files on the SD card or USB HDD on the PC. If you do so, this unit may not be able to read these files or its functions may not operate correctly.
• When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC, it will not be recognized by this unit.
• Always use this unit to format SD cards.