Panasonic VideoCam Suite 1.0 User Manual
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Preparation
Compatible Media and Files
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• You cannot use a video created with video cameras other
than those accompanied by this software, a video created
with other software, and commercial DVD videos.
• This software cannot process a video recorded with the
video camera that this software accompanied if it was
edited with other devices or software.
∫ DVD drive
• A DVD drive that can play back and record individual DVD
discs is required.
• A disc may not be recognised or data may not be
recorded properly even if the DVD drive supports the
particular type of disc, due to a conflict between the
disc and the drive. Ensure that you use discs that are
recommended for the drive by referring to the
operating manual for the PC and the DVD drive.
∫ Initialisation (formatting) of discs
• When a brand-new disc is used for recording, it must first
be initialised according to the recording format (DVD-
Video/DVD-VR). (Formatting is not required for DVD-R
discs and discs that are already initialised.)
• You can format a disc using this software.
• You can also format a disc using the initializing tool
included in the DVD drive. (Please read the operating
instructions for the drive for methods of operation.)
∫ Treatment of discs
• For treatment of the respective types of discs, please refer
to the operating manuals for PCs and DVD drives. Note
that stained or damaged discs may be impossible to record
onto and to read.
∫ Recording
• You cannot record a video with no sound or less than 2
seconds long.
You cannot record a video less than 3 seconds long in
DVD-VR format.
• 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.
∫ Recording speed
• The recording speeds (2
k, 4k, etc.) shown for DVD drives
and DVD discs indicate maximum speeds. Actual recording
speeds may vary depending on the combination of drive
and disc, or the use conditions.
∫ Playback of produced discs
• DVD discs produced using this software should be played
back on DVD players or game machines that support each
disc type.
However, this does not guarantee playback on all types of
equipment.
Images that cannot be used
Notes on use of DVD discs
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