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Operating InstructionsHigh definition Image Management/Easy Editing SoftwareHD Writer AE 1.0 for HDCThank you for using HD Writer AE.Before use, pleas

10IntroductionOperating environmentsDriveCD-ROM drive (for installation)When writing to DVD or BD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.Interfac

100OtherTroubleshootingSymptom Corrective ActionThe produced SD card or a disc in BDMV or AVCHD standard does not play back.Playback of discs or SD ca

101OtherTroubleshootingSymptom Corrective ActionThumbnails are not correctly displayed on the importing window. Since image data produced with video c

102OtherTroubleshootingRecordingSymptom Corrective ActionData cannot be recorded.Video recorded in DVD-Video format must be at least 2 seconds long.Vi

103OtherTroubleshootingSymptom Corrective ActionCannot stop recording midway through.With DVD-R/RW and BD-R discs, recording can only be stopped by cl

104OtherTroubleshootingSymptom Corrective ActionError occurs while data are being recorded. (Continued)Multiple peripherals may be connected to the co

105OtherTroubleshootingOtherSymptom Corrective ActionCannot access the optical drive using Windows Explorer or other software. Other software cannot a

106OtherTrademark and Licence InformationMicrosoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, DirectX®, DirectDraw® and DirectSound® are either registered trademarks

11IntroductionOptical discs and SD cards supported for recordingBlu-ray discs DVD discs SD cards∗6∗7BD-R BD-RE DVD-RAM∗2DVD-R DVD-RW SDmemory cardSDHC

12IntroductionRecording length of optical discs and SD cards For BDMV and AVCHD format Approximate Recording Length Per Disc/CardImage qualityHA HG HX

13PreparationConnect the video camera to a computerBy connecting a compatible video camera to your computer with the included cable, you can import co

14PreparationConnect the video camera to a computerTipFor further details, also refer to the video camera manual. To record to optical discs or SD car

15PreparationStarting the softwareImportantDo the following before starting the software. – Close other software and resident programs. – Disable the

16Preparation:Connect the video camera to the computer (→13) If you have used the video camera to record content on an SD card, insert that card in

17Basic operationsVideo content or digital photos on your video camera can be imported to your computer, where it will be grouped by recording date. (

18Basic operationsImporting content to a computer (Simply Import to PC)4Click and select an importing destination (a folder on your computer). Subfo

19Basic operationsImporting content to a computer (Simply Import to PC)Importing only content that you have not already imported (differential importi

2ContentsIntroductionWhat you can do with this software (basic operations) …………………………………4What you can do with this software (advanced features) ……………

20Basic operationsVideo content captured with a video camera can be recorded on DVD discs in standard quality. DVD discs recorded this way can be play

21Basic operationsRecording on discs in standard quality (Simply Create DVD-Video Disc)4Click and select the DVD disc to record to. 5Click and sel

22Basic operationsVideo content captured with a video camera can be recorded on discs and SD cards in high definition. Discs and SD cards recorded thi

23Recording on discs and SD cards in high definition (Simply Create BD/DVD/SD Card (AVCHD))Basic operations4Click and select the optical disc or SD

24Basic operationsVideo content and photos you have imported to your computer can be viewed on your monitor. Simple Menu1Click [Playback on a PC]. Aft

25Basic operationsViewing content on a computerPlaying video contentTipIf no action is taken for about 3 seconds in full screen mode, the controls are

26Basic operationsViewing content on a computerViewing photosTipDouble-click the screen to view content in full-screen mode. Double-click again to vie

27TipTo prevent the [Simple Menu] from being displayed at startup, clear the check mark by [Display this screen at startup] in the lower-left corner o

28Advanced FeaturesControl buttonsType of contentVideo: video contentPicture: photo or other still picture●●Rearrange display orderClick to sort in as

29Advanced FeaturesFeature overviewContent preview areaContent in the preview area is displayed as folders or thumbnails. TipUp to 9,999 scene and pho

3ContentsAdvanced FeaturesFeature overview ……………………………… 27 Main window ………………………………………28Content preview area ………………………………………… 29Importing content to

30Advanced FeaturesContent (video content in AVCHD format, and photos) on the internal recording media of the video camera, an SD card installed in th

31Advanced FeaturesImporting content to a computer (Import to PC)1Click the drive or folder to import from. If the drive or folder is not listed, try

32Advanced FeaturesImporting content to a computer (Import to PC)5Click and select an import destination (a folder on your computer). You can regist

33Advanced FeaturesImporting content to a computer (Import to PC)Registering or deregistering destination folders Registering new folders1Click [Sett

34Advanced FeaturesPlaying contentYou can play content (videos in AVCHD format and photos) on the computer, internal recording media of the video came

35Advanced FeaturesPlaying contentTipTop menus are not played. To play the top menu, use equipment that supports top menu playback. Depending on graph

36Advanced FeaturesDelete contentYou can delete content imported to the computer using this software. ImportantOnce content has been deleted, it canno

37Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computerTipOnly video content and photos you have imported to your computer can be edited. For information

38Advanced Features Editing video content (basic operations)Editing content on your computerSelecting scenes to edit1Click [Edit] and select [Video ed

39Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer Editing video content (basic operations)3Click [OK]. Processing status is shown in the progress i

4Connect a video camera with recorded content to your computerPlaybackPlay back content on your computer (→24–26)RecordingImport (save) contentto your

40Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer Editing video content (basic operations)5Click [OK]. Processing status is shown in the progress i

41Advanced FeaturesDeleting selected portions of contentDelete unneeded portions of video content or portions with shooting errors as follows. Only vi

42Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer Editing video content (Delete partially)6Click again to resume playback. Click to pause playb

43Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer Editing video content (Delete partially)Image at the starting pointSelected portionThe portion th

44Advanced Features1Follow the steps in “Selecting scenes to edit” (→38). 2Click a scene to edit.Select only one scene.●3Click [Edit] and select [Divi

45Advanced Features Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/adding effectsEditing content on your computerYou can group content imported to

46Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/adding effects Changing the order of scenes1Dr

47Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/adding effectsAdding opening titlesTitles can

48Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer [Insert Title] windowTitle previewEnter the title(Up to 128 single-byte characters on two lines.)T

49Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer Assigning the playback order/adding opening titles/adding effectsAdding scene transitionsPreparat

5IntroductionConnect a video camera with recorded content to your computerEdit and RecordImporting to a Computer (→30)Editing• Deleting selected porti

50Advanced FeaturesEditing content on your computer [Insert Transition] windowEffect[Fade (Black)]/[Fade (White)]The previous scene fades out to black

51Advanced FeaturesPhotos can be retouched or rotated. TipOnly photos imported to your computer can be edited. First, import the photos to your comput

52Advanced FeaturesIn the properties window, content can be renamed or protected from accidental deletion. Video, scenes, pictures, and folders can be

53Advanced FeaturesImage captured with video cameras or imported to computers can be recorded on optical discs and SD cards in a variety of formats. T

54Advanced FeaturesRecording on optical discs and SD cards RecordingTop menusCreating media with this software will create a “top menu” interface tha

55Advanced FeaturesRecording on optical discs and SD cards RecordingAdditional recording on media with existing contentFormats supporting additional

56Advanced FeaturesAuthoring menu∗1∗1Recording on optical discs and SD cards [Create Media] menuThe [Create Media] menu is used when recording to opti

57Advanced Features Recording video contentRecording on optical discs and SD cardsPreparation:Import the video content to the computerExit all other s

58Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording video contentSelecting video content to recordIn the authoring area, add video co

59Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording video content4Drag video content to the authoring area. You can add scenes and vi

6Introduction Contents of these operating instructionsThe description of Windows® in these operating instructions is based on the Windows Vista® scree

60Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Changing the order of content1Drag thumbnails to the desired position. 5Click [Save]. For B

61Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording video contentRecording selected video content (for BD-R/RE (BDMV), DVD-RAM · DVD-

62Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording video content8Check the space available for recording on the media. Content excee

63Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording video content11Enter the title. Click the title to enable input. 1Enter the page

64Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording video content13Click [OK] when the confirmation message is displayed. To cancel t

65Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording video contentRecording selected video content (DVD-RAM (DVD-VR format))Follow the

66Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording video content8Check the space available on the media. Content exceeding the avail

67Advanced FeaturesRecording on optical discs and SD cards Recording photosDigital photos and other still pictures on your computer can be recorded on

68Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording photos3Drag photos for recording to the authoring area. Repeat this process to ch

69Recording on optical discs and SD cardsAdvanced Features Recording photos5Click and select the destination SD card. If the SD card already contain

7IntroductionGeneral precautions Not compatible with the following video formats and contentVideo recorded on video cameras that are not compatible w

70Advanced FeaturesYou can watch highlights of the main situations in video content. The feature can only be used with video content captured by using

71Advanced FeaturesA series of consecutive photos shot using the high-speed burst function of a video camera with which this software is provided can

72Advanced FeaturesYou can save individual frames of video content as still image files. These images are saved in JPEG format. TipThis operation is a

73Advanced FeaturesYou can search video content and photos by name, recording date (video content only), or comments entered in the properties window

74Advanced FeaturesUsing convenient features Searching for desired content5Click [Search]. Search results are displayed6Click [Close]. The search con

75Advanced FeaturesContent imported to your computer can easily be uploaded to YouTube. Because YouTube™ services and specifications are subject to ch

76Advanced FeaturesUsing convenient features Uploading content to YouTube3Enter titles and other information shown on YouTube for each scene. 4Enter y

77Advanced FeaturesUsing convenient features Uploading content to YouTube[YouTube Uploader] windowSelected scenes will be uploaded.(Up to 10 scenes)(C

78OtherFormatting discsFormat discs in the following situations. Use this software to format discs that you will use with this software. When recordin

79OtherFormatting discs1In the [Simple Menu], click [Format disc]. 2Select the optical drive. If the optical drive is not listed, click [Refresh] (A).

8IntroductionGeneral precautions Disc creationVideo recorded in DVD-Video format must be at least 2 seconds long. Video recorded in DVD-VR format must

80OtherFormatting discs5Click [Yes] when the confirmation message is displayed. If you click [No], the previous window is displayed. A message is disp

81OtherAdvanced settingsIn the [Settings] window, you can complete advanced settings for various functions. To display all setting panels, click [Sett

82OtherAdvanced settings2 [Display file extension]Include file extensions such as m2ts in the file names displayed. By default, this option is [OFF].

83OtherAdvanced settings MPEG2 conversion panelFor conversion settings used for MPEG2 output or DVD-Video creation. 11 [Motion detection settings]Spe

84OtherAdvanced settings DVD-VR panelFor DVD-VR recording settings. (→65) 11 [Settings for writing to media][Merge multiple videos (files) into a sin

85OtherAdvanced settings AVCHD/BD panelFor AVCHD recording settings. (→22, 61) 1231 [Playback settings]Change the number of frames per second (frame

86Other Simple Menu (→16)1234567 8 9101 [Import to PC]Import content on the internal recording media of the video camera or on the SD card installed i

87OtherWindows in this software Main window (→28)871102 3 4 514129131161 Media/folder selection area2 [Video]/[Picture]Types of content shown in the c

88OtherWindows in this software [Import to PC] (→17)/[Create a DVD] (→20)/[Save as BD/AVCHD] (→22) window15346791082(Example of [Create a DVD] window

89OtherWindows in this software11 [Start copying] (or [Start writing])Start importing or writing the content. The button displayed varies depending on

9IntroductionOperating environmentsSystem requirementsPCIBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel® Pentium® 1.0 GHz or higher CPU (inclu

90OtherWindows in this software Window for copying to the computerFor details about this window (→32) Preview window (video content)For details abou

91OtherWindows in this software Window for creating top menus (→61–64)(Example when recording in DVD-Video format)1356478 91021 Recording destination

92OtherWindows in this software [Font/Title] area (→63)134567824683571 [Disc title]Text settings for page titles2 [Video title]Text settings for cont

93OtherWindows in this software Authoring window for DVD-VR format (→65)1967 3 4 5281 Recording destination2 [Settings]Display the settings window (→

94OtherWindows in this software [YouTube Uploader] windowFor details about this window (→77) Properties window (→52)Right-clicking video content, pi

95OtherShortcut menusShortcut menus are displayed by right-clicking folders, media, content, and other screen elements. Menu in the media/folder sel

96OtherShortcut menus[Playback]Play the content. (→25–26)[Import to PC] (When media is selected)Import the selected content to the computer. (→17–19)[

97OtherShortcut menus[Playback]Verify editing results. Scenes within the video editing area will be played back in order.[Insert Title]For adding a ti

98OtherTroubleshootingStartupSymptom Corrective ActionThe software does not start.Windows Vista®:Log on with an administrator account or a standard us

99OtherTroubleshootingSymptom Corrective ActionVoice is not audible.For Windows Vista®: From the start menu, select [Control Panel] → [Hardware and So