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Panasonic VDR-M30PP operating instructions Customer Services Directory, 174

Contents

Operating Instructions QR34662For Your Safety PrecautionsIdentifications of caution marks A./CANADA Consumers Attention Article 2 Copyrights License AgreementArticle 1 Grant of License Name of Software Copyright OwnersImportant Safeguards Overloading Do not overloadUSE Hold the DVD Palmcorder correctly Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid crystal display and viewfinder Do not subject the DVD Palmcorder to impactHeat on surface of product Be careful of ambient temperatureDo not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner Screen on connected TVDo not wipe the DVD Palmcorder case with benzene or thinner − Remove battery pack − Disconnect AC adapter/chargerBe careful of moisture condensation To damage the dataMake a trial recording Recorded contents cannot be compensated forSuggestions and Restrictions Do not use the DVD Palmcorder for professional applicationsQuick Index Installing SoftwareRead This First Functions Available with Disc NavigationIntroduction Software Feature Quick Start Guide for SoftwareWrite images to the DVD-R Disc with MyDVD Table of Contents Installing Software Advanced TechniquesDisc Navigation Subsidiary Information Checking Provided Accessories Ferrite Core BZ10682Optical 10× zoom lens P Lens hood P Recording indicator PNames of Parts Infrared receiver PWill blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is operating ACCESS/PC indicator P , 52Viewfinder P Diopter control P Disc Eject button P3132 Auto button P Reset button PStop/cancel button P , 69 Focus button PPage Displays in this manual Notation of cancel buttonAbout This Manual Marks beside headingsMedia Function Discs and CardsAvailable Discs Usable discs and logos ShapeFinalizing DVD-R disc DVD-R 4.7 GB for Authoring VerDiscs other than those with diameter Handling Discs Using discs Storing discsHandling card SwitchAvailable Cards Metal.TerminalDisc used Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRecordable Time of Movie Video QualityRecordable stills on one blank card Versatile Functions Available Features of DVD PalmcorderProgram AE White Bal Camera Functions Setup Camera FunctionsDisc Navigation Functions Function Disc used ReferenceRepeat Play 132 Off Available Unavailable Recording on Disc Recording Movie and StillCard Navigation Functions Using with Various Devices Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageEditing in Various Ways on DVD Palmcorder Alone Holding DVD Palmcoder Setting Up the DVD PalmcorderAttaching adjuster securing tab To use as a Grip BeltAttaching Shoulder Belt Attaching Lens CapTo use as a Hand Strap While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out Inserting Battery into Remote ControllerRemoving Battery from Remote Controller While pushing battery stopper Battery stopperUsing Remote Controller 10˚ 15˚ InfraredBattery pack charged status Setting Up the Battery PackCharging Battery Pack Attach the battery pack to AC adapter/chargerAttaching Battery Pack to DVD Palmcorder Removing Battery PackContinuous Recording without zoom When using Approx Viewfinder 125 min LCD monitor 100 minWhen using Approx Viewfinder 145 min LCD monitor 115 min Minutes with model CGA-DU14ABattery Remaining Level Indicator Efficient Use of Battery PackUsing DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/Charger Power cable AC adapter/chargerAC Plug Adapter not supplied Identifying recording/playback sides of disc Inserting and Removing DiscInserting Disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the printed labelWhen using brand-new DVD-R disc When recording on this DVD PalmcorderWhen recording data from PC Removing Disc Inserting and Removing Card Label pasting portionTurning DVD Palmcorder On or Off Set to Power OFFBasic Operation of DVD Palmcorder Set to PhotoRange where the LCD monitor can be moved Viewing Subject Through ViewfinderViewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Closing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Changing Display Format of Date and Time Display format Example of displayRecording Movie Power save and discharge of battery Using External Microphone Attaching Ferrite CoreWhen using card Recording StillsStill recording quality Quality File size ApplicationSee page 29 for the number of recordable stills Zooming Case of movie recording Case of still recordingLens hood Using Conversion Lens Optional-User ProvidedMacro Recording RemoveFocusing range Manually Focusing SubjectFocusing During Recording Manual Focus iconGlass with Water droplets Dirt on it Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure indicatorAdjust with and buttons Backlight correction icon will appear Compensating for BacklightPress the Back Light button during recording Backlight correction iconUsing Auto Function FocusProgram AE Auto White balance Exposure On-Screen Information Information Display During RecordingStill recording quality only when using card Switching the information display mode Display when recording an image of yourselfConnecting to Other AV Device Recording Images from Other AV DevicesRecording Images from AV Device You can check your recording immediately on the spot Playing BackImmediately Checking Recorded Scene If the LCD monitor is open during playback of moviePlayback from Start of Disc or Card Search Playback of MovieFrame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie Skip Playback of Movie When using discWhen using card Playing Back StillsPress the Menu button during playback Jumping to Specified Point Go ToSpecifying the point to view Top To go to the start, and enter playback Pause EndOn-Screen Information Display Information Display during PlaybackConnecting to a TV Playback on Other DevicesViewing on TV Screen Playback on DVD Player Release Levers Side a mark How to Remove DiscRemoving and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder Do not open more thanWhen the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes Off Disc CleaningReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player T u p Interpreting screen for settingUnderstanding Flow of Menu Spo r t sFlow of Menu Setting Up Camera Functions Adjusting Color White Balance Setting white balance manuallyMode Setting content On-screen Page Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Checking EIS On or OffMagnifying Subject Image Dig. Zoom Choose the desired magnification, and then press the buttonReducing Wind Noise During Recording Wind Cut Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality Video ModeSwitching Quality of Still Image Quality Image when block-like noise occursChoose the option you want, and then press Button Receiving Image from Another Device Input Source Switching External Input Recording Method Photo InputRecording Details of setting Choose LINE, and then press the buttonSelf Timer Setting OSD Output On or Off On-Screen Display Choose On or Off, and press the buttonLCD Setup Setting Brightness of LCD Screen BrightnessSetting Color Density of LCD screen Color Level Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or Off BeepTurning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically Power Save Changing Display Language Language Recording indicatorTurning Record LED On or Off Record LED Choose Record LED onSetting items have Now been reset to defaults Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults ResetWish to reset, use Joystick to choose YES Then press ButtonThumbnail Using Disc NavigationStarting Disc Navigation SceneCurrent page position*5 Thumbnail *1 Cursor Still image icon*3 Operation guide*4Number of all scenes Bar graphPlaying Back from Disc Navigation Screen When playback endsExiting Disc Navigation Up or Down Left or RightSelecting Consecutive Scenes Together 100Selecting Multiple Scenes Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes101 Available function Disc or card used Contents ReferenceDisc Navigation Menu Functions Available with Disc NavigationWhen using card When using DVD-RAM discWhen using DVD-R disc 102Scene 103Deleting Scenes Delete Editing using submenu 104105 Changing Images for Thumbnails Edit Thumbnail106 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Edit SkipReleasing Skip 107 Adding Special Effects Edit Fade108 Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move109 Combining Multiple Scenes Edit CombineDivide and then press 110Dividing Movies Edit Divide Divide SceneCopy to card 111Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy Are sure you want to copy Selected still, press ButtonTo unlock the scene 112Locking Scenes on Card Lock Lock Set screen113 Designating Scenes to be Printed DpofDeselecting selected scenes Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select114 Deselecting scenes one by oneDisplaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail When using disc115 Program What is program?Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Switch 116Playing Back Program Play Input mode Palette for selecting characters117 Changing Title of Program Title118 Characters available for entering title119 What is Play List?Play List Creating New Play List CreateSwitching to Display of Each Play List Switch 120Editing on play list 121 Playing Back a Play List Play122 Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play ListDeleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List123 Press the Disc Navigation button Press the buttonDeleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List 124Move Scenes 125Arranging Order of Scenes Move MovewillappearChoose YES, and then press126 Changing Title of Play List TitleDeleting Play List Delete 127 When End is specifiedGo To Top EndVerifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Disc or Card Management128 Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc129 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format Disc. format CardMessage for 130Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc Proceeding will appearScreen when viewed on DVD player 131Finalizing Disc DVD-R Others 132All or DPOF, 133Slide Show Continuous Playback of Stills All To play all stillsCompatible PC for use with DVD Camcorder VDR M30 134Contents on Provided CD-ROM MyDVD 136DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVD-RAM driver137 Click CheckClick138 If a message that prompts you to restart the PC139 Operation with DVD Palmcorder connectedInstalling DVD-RAM Driver 140Click Next 141 ConfirmClickInstalling DVD-MovieAlbumSE 142Choose the TV broadcast system Ntsc or PAL, click Next When using DVD-MovieAlbum sftware on 143Click Finish, and then restart the PC Installing MyDVD144 For registered customers145 Program Export Screen146 Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD Palmcorder case CleaningCleaning LCD screen and camera lens 147148 149 Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operationCheck 6 No image in viewfinder Error Messages Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference150 151 152 153 154 155 Disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair Charger Battery Turn off power156 Connect the AC adapter/chargerSymptom Cause and Correction Reference TroubleshootingPower supplies 157158 During recordingDuring playback Clean the disc159 Poor playback pictureWhen the DVD Palmcorder is connected to PC 160161 Your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, the problem may be Results in errorSolved if you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later 162163 MiscellaneousDefault Setting System ResetList of setting items 164Major Specifications Information for your safety165 USB2.0 compliant max Mbps AC adapter/charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable166 Core, software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM discAccessory# Description Introduction to Optional AccessoriesPalmcorder Accessory System 167Removing disc from square adapter 168Information on Round DVD Holder Example Snap offIndex 169Numerics 170 171 Request for Service Notice USA Only 172Limited Warranty 173Customer Services Directory 174Panasonic Product Limited Warranty 175176 Panasonic Canada IncQR34662