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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.

In the unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice:

•Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)

•To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Services Company

1705 N. Randall Road

Elgin, IL. 60123-7847

Attn: Camcorder Repair

Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.

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Panasonic VDR-M30PP operating instructions Request for Service Notice USA Only, 172

Contents

Operating Instructions QR34662 Precautions For Your SafetyIdentifications of caution marks A./CANADA Consumers Attention License Agreement Article 1 Grant of LicenseArticle 2 Copyrights Name of Software Copyright Owners Important Safeguards Overloading Do not overload USE Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care Liquid crystal display and viewfinderHold the DVD Palmcorder correctly Do not subject the DVD Palmcorder to impact Be careful of ambient temperature Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleanerHeat on surface of product Screen on connected TV − Remove battery pack − Disconnect AC adapter/charger Be careful of moisture condensationDo not wipe the DVD Palmcorder case with benzene or thinner To damage the data Recorded contents cannot be compensated for Suggestions and RestrictionsMake a trial recording Do not use the DVD Palmcorder for professional applications Installing Software Read This FirstQuick Index Functions Available with Disc Navigation Introduction Software Feature Quick Start Guide for Software Write images to the DVD-R Disc with MyDVD Table of Contents Advanced Techniques Installing SoftwareDisc Navigation Subsidiary Information Checking Provided Accessories Ferrite Core BZ10682 Recording indicator P Names of PartsOptical 10× zoom lens P Lens hood P Infrared receiver P ACCESS/PC indicator P , 52 Viewfinder P Diopter control PWill blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is operating Disc Eject button P Reset button P Stop/cancel button P , 693132 Auto button P Focus button PPage Notation of cancel button About This ManualDisplays in this manual Marks beside headings Discs and Cards Available DiscsMedia Function Usable discs and logos Shape DVD-R 4.7 GB for Authoring Ver Finalizing DVD-R discDiscs other than those with diameter Handling Discs Using discs Storing discs Switch Available CardsHandling card Metal.Terminal Storage Capacity on Disc or Card Recordable Time of Movie VideoDisc used Quality Recordable stills on one blank card Features of DVD Palmcorder Program AE White Bal Camera Functions SetupVersatile Functions Available Camera Functions Function Disc used Reference Disc Navigation FunctionsRepeat Play 132 Off Available Unavailable Recording Movie and Still Recording on DiscCard Navigation Functions Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Using with Various DevicesEditing in Various Ways on DVD Palmcorder Alone Setting Up the DVD Palmcorder Attaching adjuster securing tabHolding DVD Palmcoder To use as a Grip Belt Attaching Lens Cap Attaching Shoulder BeltTo use as a Hand Strap Inserting Battery into Remote Controller Removing Battery from Remote ControllerWhile pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out While pushing battery stopper Battery stopper Using Remote Controller 10˚ 15˚ Infrared Setting Up the Battery Pack Charging Battery PackBattery pack charged status Attach the battery pack to AC adapter/charger Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Palmcorder Removing Battery Pack When using Approx Viewfinder 125 min LCD monitor 100 min When using Approx Viewfinder 145 min LCD monitor 115 minContinuous Recording without zoom Minutes with model CGA-DU14A Battery Remaining Level Indicator Efficient Use of Battery Pack Power cable AC adapter/charger Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/ChargerAC Plug Adapter not supplied Inserting and Removing Disc Inserting DiscIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the printed label When recording on this DVD Palmcorder When using brand-new DVD-R discWhen recording data from PC Removing Disc Inserting and Removing Card Label pasting portion Set to Power OFF Basic Operation of DVD PalmcorderTurning DVD Palmcorder On or Off Set to Photo Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder Range where the LCD monitor can be movedViewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Closing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time Display format Example of display Recording Movie Power save and discharge of battery Using External Microphone Attaching Ferrite Core When using card Recording Stills Quality File size Application Still recording qualitySee page 29 for the number of recordable stills Zooming Case of movie recording Case of still recording Using Conversion Lens Optional-User Provided Macro RecordingLens hood Remove Manually Focusing Subject Focusing During RecordingFocusing range Manual Focus icon Glass with Water droplets Dirt on it Exposure indicator Adjusting Exposure ManuallyAdjust with and buttons Compensating for Backlight Press the Back Light button during recordingBacklight correction icon will appear Backlight correction icon Focus Using Auto FunctionProgram AE Auto White balance Exposure On-Screen Information Information Display During Recording Still recording quality only when using card Switching the information display mode Display when recording an image of yourself Connecting to Other AV Device Recording Images from Other AV Devices Recording Images from AV Device Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded SceneYou can check your recording immediately on the spot If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie Search Playback of Movie Playback from Start of Disc or CardFrame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie When using disc When using cardSkip Playback of Movie Playing Back Stills Jumping to Specified Point Go To Specifying the point to viewPress the Menu button during playback Top To go to the start, and enter playback Pause End On-Screen Information Display Information Display during Playback Connecting to a TV Playback on Other Devices Viewing on TV Screen Playback on DVD Player How to Remove Disc Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD HolderRelease Levers Side a mark Do not open more than Disc Cleaning When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes OffReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player Interpreting screen for setting Understanding Flow of MenuT u p Spo r t s Flow of Menu Setting Up Camera Functions Setting white balance manually Adjusting Color White BalanceMode Setting content On-screen Page Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking EIS On or Off Magnifying Subject Image Dig. Zoom Choose the desired magnification, and then press the button Reducing Wind Noise During Recording Wind Cut Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality Video Mode Image when block-like noise occurs Switching Quality of Still Image QualityChoose the option you want, and then press Button Switching External Input Recording Method Photo Input Recording Details of settingReceiving Image from Another Device Input Source Choose LINE, and then press the button Self Timer Setting OSD Output On or Off On-Screen Display Choose On or Off, and press the button Setting Brightness of LCD Screen Brightness LCD SetupSetting Color Density of LCD screen Color Level Switching Operating Sound On or Off Beep Initial SettingsTurning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically Power Save Recording indicator Turning Record LED On or Off Record LEDChanging Display Language Language Choose Record LED on Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults Reset Wish to reset, use Joystick to choose YESSetting items have Now been reset to defaults Then press Button Using Disc Navigation Starting Disc NavigationThumbnail Scene Thumbnail *1 Cursor Still image icon*3 Operation guide*4 Number of all scenesCurrent page position*5 Bar graph When playback ends Exiting Disc NavigationPlaying Back from Disc Navigation Screen Up or Down Left or Right 100 Selecting Multiple ScenesSelecting Consecutive Scenes Together Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes Available function Disc or card used Contents Reference Disc Navigation Menu101 Functions Available with Disc Navigation When using DVD-RAM disc When using DVD-R discWhen using card 102 103 SceneDeleting Scenes Delete Editing using submenu 104 105 Changing Images for Thumbnails Edit Thumbnail Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Edit Skip 106Releasing Skip 107 Adding Special Effects Edit Fade 108 Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move 109 Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine 110 Dividing Movies Edit DivideDivide and then press Divide Scene 111 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card CopyCopy to card Are sure you want to copy Selected still, press Button 112 Locking Scenes on Card LockTo unlock the scene Lock Set screen 113 Designating Scenes to be Printed Dpof Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select 114Deselecting selected scenes Deselecting scenes one by one When using disc Displaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail115 What is program? Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date SwitchProgram 116 Input mode Palette for selecting characters 117Playing Back Program Play Changing Title of Program Title 118 Characters available for entering title What is Play List? Play List119 Creating New Play List Create 120 Switching to Display of Each Play List SwitchEditing on play list 121 Playing Back a Play List Play 122 Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 123Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Press the Disc Navigation button Press the button Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 124 125 Arranging Order of Scenes MoveMove Scenes MovewillappearChoose YES, and then press Changing Title of Play List Title 126Deleting Play List Delete When End is specified Go To127 Top End Disc or Card Management 128Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc 129 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format Disc. format Card 130 Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM DiscMessage for Proceeding will appear 131 Screen when viewed on DVD playerFinalizing Disc DVD-R Others 132 133 Slide Show Continuous Playback of StillsAll or DPOF, All To play all stills Compatible PC for use with DVD Camcorder VDR M30 134 Contents on Provided CD-ROM 136 DVD-MovieAlbumSEMyDVD DVD-RAM driver 137 Click CheckClick 138 If a message that prompts you to restart the PC 139 Operation with DVD Palmcorder connected 140 Installing DVD-RAM DriverClick Next 141 ConfirmClick 142 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSEChoose the TV broadcast system Ntsc or PAL, click Next When using DVD-MovieAlbum sftware on 143 Installing MyDVD 144Click Finish, and then restart the PC For registered customers 145 Program Export Screen 146 Cleaning Cleaning LCD screen and camera lensDo not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD Palmcorder case 147 148 Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operation 149Check 6 No image in viewfinder Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference Error Messages150 151 152 153 154 155 Charger Battery Turn off power 156Disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair Connect the AC adapter/charger Troubleshooting Power suppliesSymptom Cause and Correction Reference 157 158 During recording Clean the disc 159During playback Poor playback picture When the DVD Palmcorder is connected to PC 160 161 Results in error Solved if you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or laterYour PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, the problem may be 162 163 Miscellaneous System Reset List of setting itemsDefault Setting 164 Information for your safety Major Specifications165 AC adapter/charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable 166USB2.0 compliant max Mbps Core, software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc Introduction to Optional Accessories Palmcorder Accessory SystemAccessory# Description 167 168 Information on Round DVD HolderRemoving disc from square adapter Example Snap off 169 IndexNumerics 170 171 Request for Service Notice USA Only 172 Limited Warranty 173 Customer Services Directory 174 Panasonic Product Limited Warranty 175 Panasonic Canada Inc 176QR34662