Panasonic SDRH40 User Manual

Operating InstructionsImage management/DVD production softwareVideoCam Suite 1.0CoverPreparationViewImportEditRecordingSettings/Convenient information

IntroductionWhat can this software do?10∫ Create a playlist!You can compile a selection of your favourite scenes to create a playlist.Also, you can en

11PreparationCompatible Media and FilesNotesz In some cases this function cannot be used, depending on the file specifications. Not all operations are

PreparationCompatible Media and Files12• You cannot use a video created with video cameras other than those accompanied by this software, a video crea

PreparationCompatible Media and Files13• In the case of old DVD players and game machines which are compatible with the disc type, or depending on the

14Start and the main screenStarting upNotesz To start VideoCam Suite for the first time, select [All Programs] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0] #

Start and the main screen15Names and functions of parts of the main screenMain screenHelp button/Screen size change button/Exit button3 (l17)[Playlist

Start and the main screenNames and functions of parts of the main screen16Registration folders in the PC and recognised media (DVD discs, SD cards, HD

Start and the main screenNames and functions of parts of the main screen17The contents of the image selected in the Image overview area are displayed

Start and the main screenNames and functions of parts of the main screen183. [Close] buttonClick this button to close the [Playlist] creation area. (T

Start and the main screenNames and functions of parts of the main screen19These buttons are used for individual settings.1. [Refresh] buttonClick this

2IntroductionPlease read before starting operation...4Operating environments ...

20ViewDisplay imagesLet’s display images in VideoCam Suite.Select media or a folder in the media/folder selection area at left to display the images i

ViewDisplay images21The scenes included in the image are displayed as thumbnails in the [Scenes] display area.Tipsz Available discs/cards/files: l11z

View22Types of images that can be displayed∫ VideoThis means a motion picture file. For motion pictures recorded on a video camera, all scenes that we

View23Register a folder in the media/folder selection areaYou can register your favourite folder in the media/folder selection area.1.Right-click the

View24Change the view format for imagesView formats for images can be switched between Thumbnails/Detail/List.Thumbnail size can also be switched betw

View25Switch the sequence of imagesThe order of images can be switched between alphabetical order/recording date/size/date updated.1. [By Name] button

View26Playback imagesThe preview window opens and the image can be played back by double-clicking the thumbnail.1.Double-click the image for playback

ViewPlayback images27Tipsz Some functions may not be usable depending on media type, file format, or connected equipment.1. File name display areaThe

ViewPlayback images2811. Image information displayThe storage location (A), length (B), playback position (C), and volume (D) are displayed.12. Volume

ViewPlayback images29∫ For the DVD-VR formatWhen an image in DVD-VR format is played back, some buttons indicated on the preview screen are different.

Contents3RecordingRead this section before recording...52Select images to record...

View30Search for an imageSearch videos and pictures based on a file name or record date from the folders registered in [HDD] in the media/folder selec

ViewSearch for an image31F [Reset] buttonClick the button to return the search parameter to the default state.5.Click the [Search] button.The located

32ImportCopy images from a video camera or mediaImages (videos or pictures) recorded to a connected HDD video camera, DVD disc or SD card can be copie

ImportCopy images from a video camera or media33C Storage information displayInformation (resolution, audio format) for the images that are copied to

34EditSplit a sceneSplit a video into scenes.When you split the scene, you can play back from your favourite scene, create a playlist (l40), etc.Tipsz

EditSplit a scene35∫ To cancel the splitCancel the split by merging the split scenes. See l36 for instructions on how to merge scenes.6.Click [Close].

Edit36Merge scenesMerge a scene with the previous scene.Tipsz How to split scenes: l34z Only a video on a hard disk on a PC or on a DVD-RAM disc can b

Edit37Delete scenesScenes can be deleted from videos on the DVD-RAM disc.Notesz The actual data is deleted and cannot be cancelled. Take care to confi

Edit38Delete part of a videoSelect the unnecessary part in a video for deletion.Notesz The actual data will be deleted and cannot be cancelled. Be sur

EditDelete part of a video393.Click the [Confirm] button to confirm the joint in the image after the part is deleted.• If the length of the playback t

4IntroductionPlease read before starting operation∫ Contents of the operating instructions• The operations described in the operating instructions are

Edit40Create a playlistYou can create a playlist by compiling your favourite images (videos and scenes).Tipsz Images stored on a hard disk or a DVD-RA

EditCreate a playlist41∫ To delete a scene1 Click the scene and select to delete from the [Playlist] creation area.2 Click the [Delete scenes] button.

Edit42Add a title to a playlistA title can be added to the first scene of a playlist on the hard disk. The title is added in the title production wind

EditAdd a title to a playlist43• To change to another title, delete the produced scene and produce it again. (How to delete scenes: l41)6.Click the [S

EditAdd a title to a playlist441. Image displayThe contents being created are displayed.2. Title input areaEnter characters into this area.Entered cha

EditAdd a title to a playlist458. Text style settings areaWhen one of the following buttons is clicked, the respective effect is applied to the text.

Edit46Add image transitions in a playlistIn case of a playlist on a hard disk, you can add transitions between scenes to produce the image.Add the tra

EditAdd image transitions in a playlist47• To change to another transition, delete the created scene and create it again. (To delete scenes: l41)6.Cli

EditAdd image transitions in a playlist481. Image displayThe contents being created are displayed.2. Playback knobMove the knob right or left to forwa

Edit49Delete an imageSelect unnecessary image data in the Image overview area to delete it.Notesz The actual data is deleted and cannot be cancelled.

IntroductionPlease read before starting operation5• Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United Sta

Edit50Create a picture of the desired scene (Picture capture)A desired scene in a video can be stored as a picture (JPEG format).Tipsz Picture capture

Edit51Edit picturesPictures can be rotated, and brightness and colour tones can be adjusted automatically.1.Right-click the thumbnail of the picture t

52RecordingRead this section before recordingVideoCam Suite can record images copied to your PC onto the media in various formats.This page describes

RecordingRead this section before recording53∫ Operation during recording• If any of the following actions is executed while data are being recorded o

Recording54Select images to recordSelect an image to record from the Image overview area and place it in the [DVD-Video list] creation area. Then star

RecordingSelect images to record55Discs will also be recorded as thumbnails.However, when recorded in DVD-VR format, all of the data can be recorded a

Recording56Create a DVD-Video discYou can produce a DVD-Video disc with a menu screen.As it is finalised automatically, the disc can be played back on

RecordingCreate a DVD-Video disc57preferentially. The images to be encoded are marked with [ ].) If it is still impossible to burn all the data, the r

RecordingCreate a DVD-Video disc585.Enter the page title and image titles.1 Click the title area and enter the desired text.• The file name is display

RecordingCreate a DVD-Video disc599.Burning progress is indicated on the bar.• Burning cannot be stopped midway.• It takes some time to burn all the d

Introduction6Operating environmentsSystem requirements for installation of VideoCam Suite.PC IBM® PC/AT compatible PC with CPU (including compatible C

RecordingCreate a DVD-Video disc601.Select the image and click the [Video information] button.2.Use the operation buttons (l63) and the playback knob

RecordingCreate a DVD-Video disc611. [Burn to]Click [ ] to set the burning destination.When you select [The folder to save DVD-Video image to], you ca

RecordingCreate a DVD-Video disc62∫ [Background/Layout] settingThe background and layout can be set.10. Background design selectionSelect a background

RecordingCreate a DVD-Video disc63[ ]: Underlines will be added.[ ]: Shading will be applied.17. [Color]Click this button to select colours for text i

RecordingCreate a DVD-Video disc6426. Playback buttonClick this button to play back images.27. Step reverse button*1Click this button while playback i

Recording65Burn disc images to a DVD discThe burning tool is used to burn data stored on a PC as a disc image to a DVD disc.Notesz Insert the DVD disc

Recording66Extend the recording functionBy default VideoCam Suite always uses DVD-Video format for recording. By changing this setting you can use a v

Recording67Record on a DVD-RAM disc (DVD-VR)It is possible to record and add images in DVD-VR format.It is possible to play back with on a supported D

RecordingRecord on a DVD-RAM disc (DVD-VR)685.Click the [ ] button in the [Create DVD-VR (DVD-RAM) Disc] screen and select the destination of the reco

RecordingRecord on a DVD-RAM disc (DVD-VR)6910.A message will be displayed when the recording process is completed. Click [OK].Tipsz In the [Settings]

IntroductionOperating environments7• We do not guarantee operation with all PCs that have the above recommended environment.• This software does not s

RecordingRecord on a DVD-RAM disc (DVD-VR)701. [Record on]Click [ ] to set the recording destination.2. [Settings] buttonClick to display the Settings

Recording71Record videos on an SD card (SD-Video)When the video is recorded to the SD card, it can be played back with the equipment supporting the SD

RecordingRecord videos on an SD card (SD-Video)72If images are already recorded on the SD card, those images are also displayed.• If you want to repla

Recording73Record pictures in an SD card (DCF)Copy the pictures placed in the dubbing list to an SD card in a format that can be played back with a di

RecordingRecord pictures in an SD card (DCF)74DCF stands for Design rule for Camera File system. It is a recording format that complies with the file

Recording75Export to PC in MPEG-2 formatImages placed in a [Playlist] creation area can be converted into a single MPEG-2 file collectively, and then

76DVD COPY (HDD Video Camera Linkage)Copy images on a HDD video camera to a DVD discBurn images recorded on your HDD video camera to a DVD-R/RW disc i

DVD COPY (HDD Video Camera Linkage)Copy images on a HDD video camera to a DVD disc776.Click [OK].The images are written to the disc.• Do not operate t

78Settings/Convenient informationDetailed settings for the respective functionsIn the [Settings] window, you can set the respective functions of Video

Settings/Convenient informationDetailed settings for the respective functions795. [Auto run Setting]By default, VideoCam Suite is automatically starte

Introduction8What can this software do?∫ Let’s view and edit recorded images and store them on the DVD! View and edit images recorded on your Panasoni

Settings/Convenient informationDetailed settings for the respective functions80Adjust the settings for DVD-Video burning (l56).Set the working folder,

Settings/Convenient informationDetailed settings for the respective functions81• If [LPCM (Precedence)] is selected, when the original image is in LPC

Settings/Convenient informationDetailed settings for the respective functions82Adjust the settings for the recording of SD cards. (l71)1. [Target driv

Settings/Convenient information83Confirm/change detailed information (properties) about imagesRight-click an image, folder or media, and select [Prope

Settings/Convenient information84Disc formatA DVD disc must be formatted in any of the following cases.• The disc used for recording is not formatted

Settings/Convenient informationDisc format85[Full Erasing]:The disc will be physically formatted and all data on the disc will be deleted. This proces

Settings/Convenient information86Menu listDisplay the menu by right-clicking a folder, media, or image.[Set Target folder] (When selecting [HDD] or a

Settings/Convenient informationMenu list87[Preview]Select when playing back an image from the selected scene to the end of the video.[Properties]Selec

Settings/Convenient information88TroubleshootingStartIf the following problem occurs Check the followingThe software does not start.z Only users with

Settings/Convenient informationTroubleshooting89Images do not play back properly.z Close any other software that is running.z Images played may have f

IntroductionWhat can this software do?9∫ Images recorded using a video camera can be copied to PC! (l32)You can import recorded images (videos or pict

Settings/Convenient informationTroubleshooting90EditingIf the following problem occurs Check the followingImages cannot be edited.z Use only images st

Settings/Convenient informationTroubleshooting91Error occurs while data are being burned to a disc.z The data may not be burned properly due to a conf

Settings/Convenient informationTroubleshooting92When the produced disc is played back on another device, zones surrounding the image are not displayed

Settings/Convenient informationTroubleshooting93An error message is displayed when a recording drive is selected.z Close any other software using the

Settings/Convenient informationTroubleshooting94When recording an image with 16:9 aspect ratio, the aspect ratio changes to 4:3.z When an image with a

Settings/Convenient informationTroubleshooting95F1007NS(10_MF)OtherIf the following problem occurs Check the followingWhen the DVD drive is accessed b