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Panasonic VDR-M30PP 149, Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operation, Check 6 No image in viewfinder

Models: VDR-M30PP

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Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operation

Is a fully charged battery pack attached?

Is the DVD Palmcorder powered from AC outlet?

Check 6 No image in viewfinder

Is LCD monitor open?

No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD Palmcorder.

	Check 7	No image appears on the LCD
	Check 7	screen or in the viewfinder
		screen or in the viewfinder

•Is DVD Palmcorder connected to PC using USB cable?

Unplug the USB cable.

•Does DVD Palmcorder stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out was set and played back? Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.

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Panasonic VDR-M30PP operating instructions 149, Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operation, Check 6 No image in viewfinder

Contents

QR34662 Operating InstructionsIdentifications of caution marks For Your SafetyPrecautions A./CANADA Consumers Attention Article 1 Grant of License License AgreementArticle 2 Copyrights Name of Software Copyright OwnersOverloading Do not overload Important SafeguardsUSE Liquid crystal display and viewfinder Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careHold the DVD Palmcorder correctly Do not subject the DVD Palmcorder to impactDo not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner Be careful of ambient temperatureHeat on surface of product Screen on connected TVBe careful of moisture condensation − Remove battery pack − Disconnect AC adapter/chargerDo not wipe the DVD Palmcorder case with benzene or thinner To damage the dataSuggestions and Restrictions Recorded contents cannot be compensated forMake a trial recording Do not use the DVD Palmcorder for professional applicationsRead This First Installing SoftwareQuick Index Functions Available with Disc NavigationIntroduction Quick Start Guide for Software Software FeatureWrite images to the DVD-R Disc with MyDVD Table of Contents Disc Navigation Installing SoftwareAdvanced Techniques Subsidiary Information Ferrite Core BZ10682 Checking Provided AccessoriesNames of Parts Recording indicator POptical 10× zoom lens P Lens hood P Infrared receiver PViewfinder P Diopter control P ACCESS/PC indicator P , 52Will blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is operating Disc Eject button PStop/cancel button P , 69 Reset button P3132 Auto button P Focus button PPage About This Manual Notation of cancel buttonDisplays in this manual Marks beside headingsAvailable Discs Discs and CardsMedia Function Usable discs and logos ShapeDiscs other than those with diameter Finalizing DVD-R discDVD-R 4.7 GB for Authoring Ver Storing discs Handling Discs Using discsAvailable Cards SwitchHandling card Metal.TerminalRecordable Time of Movie Video Storage Capacity on Disc or CardDisc used QualityRecordable stills on one blank card Program AE White Bal Camera Functions Setup Features of DVD PalmcorderVersatile Functions Available Camera FunctionsRepeat Play 132 Off Available Unavailable Disc Navigation FunctionsFunction Disc used Reference Card Navigation Functions Recording on DiscRecording Movie and Still Editing in Various Ways on DVD Palmcorder Alone Using with Various DevicesImmediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Attaching adjuster securing tab Setting Up the DVD PalmcorderHolding DVD Palmcoder To use as a Grip BeltTo use as a Hand Strap Attaching Shoulder BeltAttaching Lens Cap Removing Battery from Remote Controller Inserting Battery into Remote ControllerWhile pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out While pushing battery stopper Battery stopper10˚ 15˚ Infrared Using Remote ControllerCharging Battery Pack Setting Up the Battery PackBattery pack charged status Attach the battery pack to AC adapter/chargerRemoving Battery Pack Attaching Battery Pack to DVD PalmcorderWhen using Approx Viewfinder 145 min LCD monitor 115 min When using Approx Viewfinder 125 min LCD monitor 100 minContinuous Recording without zoom Minutes with model CGA-DU14AEfficient Use of Battery Pack Battery Remaining Level IndicatorAC Plug Adapter not supplied Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/ChargerPower cable AC adapter/charger Inserting Disc Inserting and Removing DiscIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the printed labelWhen recording data from PC When using brand-new DVD-R discWhen recording on this DVD Palmcorder Removing Disc Label pasting portion Inserting and Removing CardBasic Operation of DVD Palmcorder Set to Power OFFTurning DVD Palmcorder On or Off Set to PhotoViewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Range where the LCD monitor can be movedViewing Subject Through Viewfinder Closing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Display format Example of display Changing Display Format of Date and TimeRecording Movie Power save and discharge of battery Attaching Ferrite Core Using External MicrophoneRecording Stills When using cardSee page 29 for the number of recordable stills Still recording qualityQuality File size Application Case of movie recording Case of still recording ZoomingMacro Recording Using Conversion Lens Optional-User ProvidedLens hood RemoveFocusing During Recording Manually Focusing SubjectFocusing range Manual Focus iconGlass with Water droplets Dirt on it Adjust with and buttons Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure indicator Press the Back Light button during recording Compensating for BacklightBacklight correction icon will appear Backlight correction iconProgram AE Auto White balance Exposure Using Auto FunctionFocus Information Display During Recording On-Screen InformationStill recording quality only when using card Display when recording an image of yourself Switching the information display modeRecording Images from Other AV Devices Connecting to Other AV DeviceRecording Images from AV Device Immediately Checking Recorded Scene Playing BackYou can check your recording immediately on the spot If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movieFrame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie Playback from Start of Disc or CardSearch Playback of Movie When using card When using discSkip Playback of Movie Playing Back StillsSpecifying the point to view Jumping to Specified Point Go ToPress the Menu button during playback Top To go to the start, and enter playback Pause EndInformation Display during Playback On-Screen Information DisplayPlayback on Other Devices Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen Playback on DVD Player Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder How to Remove DiscRelease Levers Side a mark Do not open more thanReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes OffDisc Cleaning Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player Understanding Flow of Menu Interpreting screen for settingT u p Spo r t sFlow of Menu Setting Up Camera Functions Mode Setting content On-screen Adjusting Color White BalanceSetting white balance manually Page Checking EIS On or Off Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EISChoose the desired magnification, and then press the button Magnifying Subject Image Dig. ZoomReducing Wind Noise During Recording Wind Cut Switching Movie Quality Video Mode Setting Up Record FunctionsChoose the option you want, and then press Button Switching Quality of Still Image QualityImage when block-like noise occurs Recording Details of setting Switching External Input Recording Method Photo InputReceiving Image from Another Device Input Source Choose LINE, and then press the buttonSelf Timer Choose On or Off, and press the button Setting OSD Output On or Off On-Screen DisplaySetting Color Density of LCD screen Color Level LCD SetupSetting Brightness of LCD Screen Brightness Turning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically Power Save Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound On or Off Beep Turning Record LED On or Off Record LED Recording indicatorChanging Display Language Language Choose Record LED onWish to reset, use Joystick to choose YES Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults ResetSetting items have Now been reset to defaults Then press ButtonStarting Disc Navigation Using Disc NavigationThumbnail SceneNumber of all scenes Thumbnail *1 Cursor Still image icon*3 Operation guide*4Current page position*5 Bar graphExiting Disc Navigation When playback endsPlaying Back from Disc Navigation Screen Up or Down Left or RightSelecting Multiple Scenes 100Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together Cursor Bar graph Status of scenesDisc Navigation Menu Available function Disc or card used Contents Reference101 Functions Available with Disc NavigationWhen using DVD-R disc When using DVD-RAM discWhen using card 102Deleting Scenes Delete Scene103 104 Editing using submenuChanging Images for Thumbnails Edit Thumbnail 105Releasing Skip 106Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Edit Skip Adding Special Effects Edit Fade 107Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move 108Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine 109Dividing Movies Edit Divide 110Divide and then press Divide SceneCopying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy 111Copy to card Are sure you want to copy Selected still, press ButtonLocking Scenes on Card Lock 112To unlock the scene Lock Set screenDesignating Scenes to be Printed Dpof 113114 Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen SelectDeselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by one115 Displaying Information Using Menu Screen DetailWhen using disc Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Switch What is program?Program 116117 Input mode Palette for selecting charactersPlaying Back Program Play Changing Title of Program TitleCharacters available for entering title 118Play List What is Play List?119 Creating New Play List CreateEditing on play list Switching to Display of Each Play List Switch120 Playing Back a Play List Play 121Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List 122123 Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play ListDeleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Press the Disc Navigation button Press the button124 Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play ListArranging Order of Scenes Move 125Move Scenes MovewillappearChoose YES, and then pressDeleting Play List Delete 126Changing Title of Play List Title Go To When End is specified127 Top End128 Disc or Card ManagementVerifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Protecting Disc from Writing Protect DiscInitializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format Disc. format Card 129Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc 130Message for Proceeding will appearFinalizing Disc DVD-R Screen when viewed on DVD player131 132 OthersSlide Show Continuous Playback of Stills 133All or DPOF, All To play all stills134 Compatible PC for use with DVD Camcorder VDR M30Contents on Provided CD-ROM DVD-MovieAlbumSE 136MyDVD DVD-RAM driverClick CheckClick 137If a message that prompts you to restart the PC 138Operation with DVD Palmcorder connected 139Click Next Installing DVD-RAM Driver140 ConfirmClick 141Choose the TV broadcast system Ntsc or PAL, click Next Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE142 143 When using DVD-MovieAlbum sftware on144 Installing MyDVDClick Finish, and then restart the PC For registered customersProgram Export Screen 145146 Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens CleaningDo not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD Palmcorder case 147148 Check 6 No image in viewfinder 149Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operation 150 Error MessagesMessage Cause & Troubleshooting Reference 151 152 153 154 155 156 Charger Battery Turn off powerDisc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair Connect the AC adapter/chargerPower supplies TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 157During recording 158159 Clean the discDuring playback Poor playback picture160 When the DVD Palmcorder is connected to PC161 Solved if you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later Results in errorYour PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, the problem may be 162Miscellaneous 163List of setting items System ResetDefault Setting 164165 Major SpecificationsInformation for your safety 166 AC adapter/charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cableUSB2.0 compliant max Mbps Core, software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM discPalmcorder Accessory System Introduction to Optional AccessoriesAccessory# Description 167Information on Round DVD Holder 168Removing disc from square adapter Example Snap offNumerics Index169 170 171 172 Request for Service Notice USA Only173 Limited Warranty174 Customer Services Directory175 Panasonic Product Limited WarrantyQR34662 176Panasonic Canada Inc