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Panasonic VDR-M30PP Using Auto Function, Focus, Program AE Auto White balance Exposure

Models: VDR-M30PP

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Using Auto Function

Pressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.

1 Press the AUTO button.

The following settings will reset to defaults:

Function	When setting full auto
Program AE	Auto

White balance	Auto

Exposure	Auto

Focus	Auto

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Panasonic VDR-M30PP operating instructions Using Auto Function, Focus, Program AE Auto White balance Exposure

Contents

QR34662 Operating InstructionsFor Your Safety PrecautionsIdentifications of caution marks A./CANADA Consumers Attention Name of Software Copyright Owners License AgreementArticle 1 Grant of License Article 2 CopyrightsOverloading Do not overload Important SafeguardsUSE Do not subject the DVD Palmcorder to impact Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid crystal display and viewfinder Hold the DVD Palmcorder correctlyScreen on connected TV Be careful of ambient temperatureDo not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner Heat on surface of productTo damage the data − Remove battery pack − Disconnect AC adapter/chargerBe careful of moisture condensation Do not wipe the DVD Palmcorder case with benzene or thinnerDo not use the DVD Palmcorder for professional applications Recorded contents cannot be compensated forSuggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recordingFunctions Available with Disc Navigation Installing SoftwareRead This First Quick IndexIntroduction Quick Start Guide for Software Software FeatureWrite images to the DVD-R Disc with MyDVD Table of Contents Installing Software Advanced TechniquesDisc Navigation Subsidiary Information Ferrite Core BZ10682 Checking Provided AccessoriesInfrared receiver P Recording indicator PNames of Parts Optical 10× zoom lens P Lens hood PDisc Eject button P ACCESS/PC indicator P , 52Viewfinder P Diopter control P Will blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is operatingFocus button P Reset button PStop/cancel button P , 69 3132 Auto button PPage Marks beside headings Notation of cancel buttonAbout This Manual Displays in this manualUsable discs and logos Shape Discs and CardsAvailable Discs Media FunctionFinalizing DVD-R disc DVD-R 4.7 GB for Authoring VerDiscs other than those with diameter Storing discs Handling Discs Using discsMetal.Terminal SwitchAvailable Cards Handling cardQuality Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRecordable Time of Movie Video Disc usedRecordable stills on one blank card Camera Functions Features of DVD PalmcorderProgram AE White Bal Camera Functions Setup Versatile Functions AvailableDisc 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 To use as a Grip Belt Setting Up the DVD PalmcorderAttaching adjuster securing tab Holding DVD PalmcoderAttaching Shoulder Belt Attaching Lens CapTo use as a Hand Strap While pushing battery stopper Battery stopper Inserting Battery into Remote ControllerRemoving Battery from Remote Controller While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out10˚ 15˚ Infrared Using Remote ControllerAttach the battery pack to AC adapter/charger Setting Up the Battery PackCharging Battery Pack Battery pack charged statusRemoving Battery Pack Attaching Battery Pack to DVD PalmcorderMinutes with model CGA-DU14A When using Approx Viewfinder 125 min LCD monitor 100 minWhen using Approx Viewfinder 145 min LCD monitor 115 min Continuous Recording without zoomEfficient Use of Battery Pack Battery Remaining Level IndicatorUsing DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/Charger Power cable AC adapter/chargerAC Plug Adapter not supplied Recording/playback side is opposite to the printed label Inserting and Removing DiscInserting Disc Identifying recording/playback sides of discWhen using brand-new DVD-R disc When recording on this DVD PalmcorderWhen recording data from PC Removing Disc Label pasting portion Inserting and Removing CardSet to Photo Set to Power OFFBasic Operation of DVD Palmcorder Turning DVD Palmcorder On or OffRange where the LCD monitor can be moved Viewing Subject Through ViewfinderViewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen 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 cardStill recording quality Quality File size ApplicationSee page 29 for the number of recordable stills Case of movie recording Case of still recording ZoomingRemove Using Conversion Lens Optional-User ProvidedMacro Recording Lens hoodManual Focus icon Manually Focusing SubjectFocusing During Recording Focusing rangeGlass with Water droplets Dirt on it Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure indicatorAdjust with and buttons Backlight correction icon Compensating for BacklightPress the Back Light button during recording Backlight correction icon will appearUsing Auto Function FocusProgram AE Auto White balance Exposure 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 If the LCD monitor is open during playback of movie Playing BackImmediately Checking Recorded Scene You can check your recording immediately on the spotPlayback from Start of Disc or Card Search Playback of MovieFrame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie Playing Back Stills When using discWhen using card Skip Playback of MovieTop To go to the start, and enter playback Pause End Jumping to Specified Point Go ToSpecifying the point to view Press the Menu button during playbackInformation Display during Playback On-Screen Information DisplayPlayback on Other Devices Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen Playback on DVD Player Do not open more than How to Remove DiscRemoving and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder Release Levers Side a markWhen the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes Off Disc CleaningReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player Spo r t s Interpreting screen for settingUnderstanding Flow of Menu T u pFlow of Menu Setting Up Camera Functions Adjusting Color White Balance Setting white balance manuallyMode Setting content On-screen 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 FunctionsSwitching Quality of Still Image Quality Image when block-like noise occursChoose the option you want, and then press Button Choose LINE, and then press the button Switching External Input Recording Method Photo InputRecording Details of setting Receiving Image from Another Device Input SourceSelf Timer Choose On or Off, and press the button Setting OSD Output On or Off On-Screen DisplayLCD 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 Choose Record LED on Recording indicatorTurning Record LED On or Off Record LED Changing Display Language LanguageThen press Button Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults ResetWish to reset, use Joystick to choose YES Setting items have Now been reset to defaultsScene Using Disc NavigationStarting Disc Navigation ThumbnailBar graph Thumbnail *1 Cursor Still image icon*3 Operation guide*4Number of all scenes Current page position*5Up or Down Left or Right When playback endsExiting Disc Navigation Playing Back from Disc Navigation ScreenCursor Bar graph Status of scenes 100Selecting Multiple Scenes Selecting Consecutive Scenes TogetherFunctions Available with Disc Navigation Available function Disc or card used Contents ReferenceDisc Navigation Menu 101102 When using DVD-RAM discWhen using DVD-R disc When using cardScene 103Deleting Scenes Delete 104 Editing using submenuChanging Images for Thumbnails Edit Thumbnail 105106 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Edit SkipReleasing Skip Adding Special Effects Edit Fade 107Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move 108Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine 109Divide Scene 110Dividing Movies Edit Divide Divide and then pressAre sure you want to copy Selected still, press Button 111Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy Copy to cardLock Set screen 112Locking Scenes on Card Lock To unlock the sceneDesignating Scenes to be Printed Dpof 113Deselecting scenes one by one Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select114 Deselecting selected scenesDisplaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail When using disc115 116 What is program?Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Switch ProgramChanging Title of Program Title Input mode Palette for selecting characters117 Playing Back Program PlayCharacters available for entering title 118Creating New Play List Create What is Play List?Play List 119Switching to Display of Each Play List Switch 120Editing on play list Playing Back a Play List Play 121Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List 122Press the Disc Navigation button Press the button Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List123 Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List124 Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play ListMovewillappearChoose YES, and then press 125Arranging Order of Scenes Move Move Scenes126 Changing Title of Play List TitleDeleting Play List Delete Top End When End is specifiedGo To 127Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc Disc or Card Management128 Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card CapacityInitializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format Disc. format Card 129Proceeding will appear 130Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc Message forScreen when viewed on DVD player 131Finalizing Disc DVD-R 132 OthersAll To play all stills 133Slide Show Continuous Playback of Stills All or DPOF,134 Compatible PC for use with DVD Camcorder VDR M30Contents on Provided CD-ROM DVD-RAM driver 136DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVDClick CheckClick 137If a message that prompts you to restart the PC 138Operation with DVD Palmcorder connected 139Installing DVD-RAM Driver 140Click Next ConfirmClick 141Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE 142Choose the TV broadcast system Ntsc or PAL, click Next 143 When using DVD-MovieAlbum sftware onFor registered customers Installing MyDVD144 Click Finish, and then restart the PCProgram Export Screen 145146 147 CleaningCleaning LCD screen and camera lens Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD Palmcorder case148 149 Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operationCheck 6 No image in viewfinder Error Messages Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference150 151 152 153 154 155 Connect the AC adapter/charger Charger Battery Turn off power156 Disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair157 TroubleshootingPower supplies Symptom Cause and Correction ReferenceDuring recording 158Poor playback picture Clean the disc159 During playback160 When the DVD Palmcorder is connected to PC161 162 Results in errorSolved if you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later Your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, the problem may beMiscellaneous 163164 System ResetList of setting items Default SettingMajor Specifications Information for your safety165 Core, software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc AC adapter/charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable166 USB2.0 compliant max Mbps167 Introduction to Optional AccessoriesPalmcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionExample Snap off 168Information on Round DVD Holder Removing disc from square adapterIndex 169Numerics 170 171 172 Request for Service Notice USA Only173 Limited Warranty174 Customer Services Directory175 Panasonic Product Limited Warranty176 Panasonic Canada IncQR34662