Panasonic VDR-M50PP, VDR-M70PP operating instructions Introduction

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Introduction

You can record even during playback (page 51)

Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of a blank portion.

New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.

Recorded scenes

If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.

You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (page 97)

You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.

You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).

Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie (page 116)

You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List).

Before editing

After editing

You can easily edit scenes (page 77)

Using this DVD Video Camera, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on a play list using the Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR. It is also easy to make any number of identical tapes.

Until now, you had to

With DVD, you can simply

 

repeatedly press

play back this DVD Video

 

buttons.

Camera, and press the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

record button on VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create original DVDs on PC (page 141)

You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.

The created DVD disc can be played back on a DVD player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.

Original DVD being

Playback of DVD

created

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Quick Start Guide for Software onIllustration shows VDR-M70PP VQT0K92-1 H0204HM1034 QR35225For Your Safety PrecautionsIdentifications of caution marks Panasonic Model NoLicense Agreement Article 1 Grant of LicenseArticle 2 Copyrights Name of Software Copyright OwnersNot be placed in a built-in installation such as a Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet areOperating instructions should be read before the video Product is operated. Follow all operating and useUSE Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Liquid crystal display and viewfinderHold the DVD Video Camera correctly Do not subject the DVD Video Camera to impactBe careful of ambient temperature Do not use an optional 8 cm CD lens cleanerHeat on surface of product Screen on connected TVCard Access indicator ACCESS/PC indicator Be careful of moisture condensationRecorded contents cannot be compensated for Suggestions and RestrictionsMake a trial recording CopyrightRead This First About This ManualIntroduction Software Feature Confirming the environment of connecting equipment seeSoftware can also be installed from the Setup Menu Quick Start Guide for SoftwareDisplay Settings method as follows Write motion image files to the DVD-R disc with MyDVDTable of Contents Advanced Techniques Disc NavigationInstalling Software Supplementary InformationChecking Provided Accessories Battery Pack CGA-DU14A AC Adaptor/Charger PV-DAC13 DC CordLens cap string attachment hole P Recording indicator P Red indicator will light during recordingNames of Parts Hot shoe PACCESS/PC indicator P , 51 Lock switch PViewfinder P Diopter control P Disc Eject lever PVolume control buttons VOL/ SRbuttons P , 64 Reset button P3233 Auto button PPage Setting Up the Battery Pack Charging Battery PackBattery pack charge status Charge status Charge indicatorTry to Record and Play Back Using Disc Video and Photo Connect power supply PGently open the cover until it stops Only in mode Start recording P Open the LCD monitor SeePressing the REC button again will stop recording Try to Record and Play Back Using Card Photo Only photos can be recorded on cardREC button Discs and Cards Available DiscsMedia Function DVD-R discInformation on DVD-R Disc Finalizing DVD-R discHandling Discs Using discs Storing discsNo dirt adheres to it Do not touchAvailable Cards Handling cardCommon cautions for disc and card Do not use cards other than the designated onesStorage Capacity of Disc or Card Recordable Time of Movie VideoRecording quality Disc used Image quality prioritizedRecordable Stills Photos on Card Size and Quality of PhotosSetting Up the DVD Video Camera Using Grip BeltHolding DVD Video Camera To use as a Hand StrapAttaching Shoulder Belt Attaching Lens CapTo use as a Grip Belt again Inserting Battery into Remote Controller Removing Battery from Remote ControllerWhile pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out While pushing battery stopper Battery stopperUsing Remote Controller Viewing Subject Through ViewfinderViewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Range of LCD monitor movementClosing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time Display format Example of displayAbout the Battery Pack Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video CameraRemoving Battery Pack When using Viewfinder When usingContinuous Recording without zoom 165 minRemaining Battery Level Indicator Efficient Use of Battery PackUsing DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor Identifying recording/playback sides of disc Correct orientation Incorrect orientationWhen using brand-new DVD-R disc When recording data from PCWhen recording on this DVD Video Camera Recognition of the disc will StartSet the power switch to OFF to turn the DVD Video Camera off Removing DiscInserting and Removing Card Close the cover of card insertion slotLabel pasting portion Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera Turning DVD Video Camera On or OffSet to Set to OFFWhen recording is finished, turn the DVD Video Camera off Recording MovieREC button Power switch Recording StillsCompensating for Backlight Press the Back Light button during recordingBacklight correction icon will appear Backlight correction iconOn-Screen Information Information Display during Recording0 0 Still recording quality only when using card Switching the information display mode Display when recording an image of yourselfZooming AbuttonChoose the desired Using Conversion Lens Optional-User Provided Macro RecordingPlaying Back Playing BackPlayback from Start of Disc or Card Search Playback of MovieFrame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie When using disc When using cardSkip Playback of Movie Playing Back StillsJumping to Specified Point Go To Specifying the point to viewOn-Screen Information Display Information Display during PlaybackMovie Still with disc or Card 68Program or 1235Play ListManually Focusing Subject Focusing during RecordingFocusing range Adjust with and buttonsPage Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure indicatorUsing Auto Function Full autoProgram AE Auto White balance Exposure Focus Using External Microphone Setting Video Flash Only for VDR-M70PPManner Emitting lightConnecting to a TV Viewing on TV ScreenViewing on TV Screen „ Note when recording to hard disk of DVD video recorder Playback on DVD Video Recorder/PlayerTo Customers who Have a DVD Video Recorder with a hard disk Playback on DVD Player How to Remove Disc Removing from/and Replacing in Round DVD HolderWithout touching Hole to remove itWhen the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes Off Disc CleaningReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder Choose S Line to input Video signal Only for VDR-M70PP Recording Dubbing ImagesRecording Dubbing Images from Other Video Device DVD Video Camera to Line LChoose S Line to input S-VIDEO signal Only for VDR-M70PP Recording Dubbing Images from Other Video CamerasSet the input source on the DVD Video Camera to Line L Signal flow To AV input/output To S-VIDEO Recording Dubbing Images on Other Video DevicesInterpreting Setup Screen Understanding Flow of MenusFlow of Menus Setting Up Camera Functions Adjusting Color White Balance Setting white balance manuallyMode Setting contents On-screen Page Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking whether EIS is On or OffReducing Wind Noise during Recording Wind Cut Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode Wide Only for VDR-M70PP Press the Menu button, choose Wide onPress the Abutton Wide 43 specified Wide 169 specified Aspect ratioPage Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality Video ModeChoose Video Mode on Record FunctionsSwitching Quality of Still Image Quality Record Functions SetupThen press the Abutton Press the Menu button to end setting Choose Quality onSwitching External Input Recording Method Photo Input Recording Details of settingReceiving Image from Another Device Input Source Self Timer Setting OSD Output On or Off On-Screen Display LCD Setup Setting Brightness of LCD Screen BrightnessSetting Color Density of LCD Screen Color Level Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or Off BeepTurning DVD Video Camera Off Automatically Power Save Turning Record LED On or Off Record LED Changing Display Language LanguageOff Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults Reset Settings have now been reset to defaultsUsing Disc Navigation Starting or Terminating Disc NavigationSelected scene number*1 Total number of scenesCurrent page position *4 Bar graphWhen playback ends Playing Back from Disc Navigation ScreenUp or Down Left or Right Red Frame When scenes up to this point are selected Selecting Multiple ScenesSelecting Consecutive Scenes Together Desired sceneFunction Disc or card used Contents Reference Disc Navigation MenuFunctions Available with Disc Navigation When using DVD-RAM disc When using DVD-R discWhen using card 100Scene 101Deleting Scenes Delete Editing using submenu 102103 Changing Images for Thumbnails Edit Thumbnail104 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Edit SkipReleasing Skip Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move105 Directing Scenes Effectively Edit Fade106 Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine107 Dividing Movies Edit Divide108 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy109 Locking Scenes on Card LockTo unlock the scene 110 Designating Scenes to be Printed DpofSelecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select 111Deselecting selected scenes Choose Select on the Scene menu screen ButtonDisplaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail 112What is program? Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date SwitchProgram Recorded on SeptemberScreen for setting a title will appear 114Playing Back Program Play Changing Title of Program TitleInput mode 115Characters available for entering title Choose YES, and thenWhat is Play List? Play List116 Creating New Play List CreateSwitching to Display of Each Play List Switch 117Editing on play list Playing Back a Play List Play118 Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play ListAdding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 119Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 120Move the cursor to the play List in lower row121 Arranging Order of Scenes Move122 Changing Title of Play List TitleDeleting Play List Delete Been changed will appearWhen End is specified Go To123 Top EndDisc or Card Management 124Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc125 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format Disc. Format CardDisc Navigation menu Screen will be restored 126Will appear, and then Screen when viewed using DVD player 127Finalizing DVD-R Disc Finalize Disc Other Functions Others 128129 Slide Show Continuous Playback of Stills130 Contents on Provided CD-ROM 132 Installing USB Driver 133CheckClick 134 Operation with DVD Video Camera connectedInstalling DVD-RAM Driver Before Installing DVD-RAM Driver 135Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now complete 136Click Next ConfirmClickWhen using disc 137Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE 138Check the contents, and then click Next Installation will start139 Installing MyDVD 140Click Finish, and then restart the PC 141 Preference tab Program Export Screen142 Uninstalling Software Uninstalling USB DriverSet the power switch on DVD Video Camera to 143After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC 144Deleting Other Applications Introduction to Optional Accessories Video Camera AccessoriesAccessory# Description 145146 Information on Round DVD HolderRemoving disc from square adaptor Cleaning Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens147 Terminology 148149 Before Requesting Service 150151 Check 5 No DVD Video Camera operationCheck 6 No image in viewfinder Error Messages Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference152 153 154 155 156 157 Troubleshooting Power suppliesSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 158159 During recording160 During playbackButton will not start Camera? Playback Camera may be impossible on this DVD Video CameraWhen the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC 161162 163 MiscellaneousSystem Reset List of setting itemsDefault Setting 164Major Specifications Information for your safety165 166 Weight and dimensions shown are approximate 167Request for Service Notice USA Only 168Limited Warranty 169Customer Services Directory 170For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Panasonic Product Limited Warranty 171Memo 172173 Panasonic Canada Inc