Recording Images from Other AV Devices | Panasonic VDR-M30PP

Recording Images from Other AV Devices

You can record images from other AV devices to disc or card in this DVD Palmcorder.

Connecting to Other AV Device

Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Palmcorder to the other AV device as follows:

Attach ferrite core to control radio noise emission

To AV input/output jack

To video/

audio output jacks

Yellow

AV/S input/output cable

White

Red

(provided)

Note:

• If you operate the DVD Palmcorder connected to another

• This DVD Palmcorder cannot record S-VIDEO input

device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet

signal.

using the AC adapter/charger.

• If you connect the AV/S input/output cable to the DVD

• If you use a Panasonic VCR, it will be operated by the

Palmcorder, you can’t use the external microphone jack.

remote controller provided with the DVD Palmcorder.

• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from

When recording an image from a Panasonic VCR,

the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise to

change the remote control code of the VCR to other than

enter the recorded image.

“VCR2”.

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Panasonic VDR-M30PP operating instructions Recording Images from Other AV Devices, Connecting to Other AV Device

Contents

QR34662 Operating Instructions Precautions For Your SafetyIdentifications of caution marks A./CANADA Consumers Attention Name of Software Copyright Owners License AgreementArticle 1 Grant of License Article 2 Copyrights Overloading Do not overload Important Safeguards USE Do not subject the DVD Palmcorder to impact Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid crystal display and viewfinder Hold the DVD Palmcorder correctly Screen on connected TV Be careful of ambient temperatureDo not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner Heat on surface of product To damage the data − Remove battery pack − Disconnect AC adapter/chargerBe careful of moisture condensation Do not wipe the DVD Palmcorder case with benzene or thinner Do not use the DVD Palmcorder for professional applications Recorded contents cannot be compensated forSuggestions and Restrictions Make a trial recording Functions Available with Disc Navigation Installing SoftwareRead This First Quick Index Introduction Quick Start Guide for Software Software Feature Write images to the DVD-R Disc with MyDVD Table of Contents Advanced Techniques Installing SoftwareDisc Navigation Subsidiary Information Ferrite Core BZ10682 Checking Provided Accessories Infrared receiver P Recording indicator PNames of Parts Optical 10× zoom lens P Lens hood P Disc Eject button P ACCESS/PC indicator P , 52Viewfinder P Diopter control P Will blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is operating Focus 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 manual Usable discs and logos Shape Discs and CardsAvailable Discs Media Function DVD-R 4.7 GB for Authoring Ver Finalizing DVD-R discDiscs other than those with diameter Storing discs Handling Discs Using discs Metal.Terminal SwitchAvailable Cards Handling card Quality Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRecordable Time of Movie Video Disc used Recordable stills on one blank card Camera Functions Features of DVD PalmcorderProgram AE White Bal Camera Functions Setup Versatile Functions Available 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 To use as a Grip Belt Setting Up the DVD PalmcorderAttaching adjuster securing tab Holding DVD Palmcoder Attaching Lens Cap Attaching Shoulder BeltTo 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 out 10˚ 15˚ Infrared Using Remote Controller Attach the battery pack to AC adapter/charger Setting Up the Battery PackCharging Battery Pack Battery pack charged status Removing Battery Pack Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Palmcorder Minutes 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 zoom Efficient Use of Battery Pack Battery Remaining Level Indicator Power cable AC adapter/charger Using DVD Palmcorder with 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 disc When recording on this DVD Palmcorder When using brand-new DVD-R discWhen recording data from PC Removing Disc Label pasting portion Inserting and Removing Card Set to Photo Set to Power OFFBasic Operation of DVD Palmcorder Turning DVD Palmcorder On or Off Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder Range where the LCD monitor can be movedViewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen Closing LCD Monitor Setting Date and Time Display format Example of display Changing Display Format of Date and Time Recording Movie Power save and discharge of battery Attaching Ferrite Core Using External Microphone Recording Stills When using card Quality File size Application Still recording qualitySee page 29 for the number of recordable stills Case of movie recording Case of still recording Zooming Remove Using Conversion Lens Optional-User ProvidedMacro Recording Lens hood Manual Focus icon Manually Focusing SubjectFocusing During Recording Focusing range Glass with Water droplets Dirt on it Exposure indicator Adjusting Exposure ManuallyAdjust with and buttons Backlight correction icon Compensating for BacklightPress the Back Light button during recording Backlight correction icon will appear Focus Using Auto FunctionProgram AE Auto White balance Exposure Information Display During Recording On-Screen Information Still recording quality only when using card Display when recording an image of yourself Switching the information display mode Recording Images from Other AV Devices Connecting to Other AV Device Recording 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 spot Search Playback of Movie Playback from Start of Disc or CardFrame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie Playing Back Stills When using discWhen using card Skip Playback of Movie Top 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 playback Information Display during Playback On-Screen Information Display Playback on Other Devices Connecting to a TV Viewing 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 mark Disc Cleaning When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes OffReplacing Disc in Round DVD Holder Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player Spo r t s Interpreting screen for settingUnderstanding Flow of Menu T u p Flow of Menu Setting Up Camera Functions Setting white balance manually Adjusting Color White BalanceMode Setting content On-screen Page Checking EIS On or Off Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS Choose the desired magnification, and then press the button Magnifying Subject Image Dig. Zoom Reducing Wind Noise During Recording Wind Cut Switching Movie Quality Video Mode Setting Up Record Functions Image when block-like noise occurs Switching Quality of Still Image QualityChoose 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 Source Self Timer Choose On or Off, and press the button Setting OSD Output On or Off On-Screen Display 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 Choose Record LED on Recording indicatorTurning Record LED On or Off Record LED Changing Display Language Language Then press Button Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults ResetWish to reset, use Joystick to choose YES Setting items have Now been reset to defaults Scene Using Disc NavigationStarting Disc Navigation Thumbnail Bar graph Thumbnail *1 Cursor Still image icon*3 Operation guide*4Number of all scenes Current page position*5 Up or Down Left or Right When playback endsExiting Disc Navigation Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes 100Selecting Multiple Scenes Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together Functions Available with Disc Navigation Available function Disc or card used Contents ReferenceDisc Navigation Menu 101 102 When using DVD-RAM discWhen using DVD-R disc When using card 103 SceneDeleting Scenes Delete 104 Editing using submenu Changing Images for Thumbnails Edit Thumbnail 105 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes Edit Skip 106Releasing Skip Adding Special Effects Edit Fade 107 Arranging Order of Scenes Edit Move 108 Combining Multiple Scenes Edit Combine 109 Divide Scene 110Dividing Movies Edit Divide Divide and then press Are sure you want to copy Selected still, press Button 111Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card Copy Copy to card Lock Set screen 112Locking Scenes on Card Lock To unlock the scene Designating Scenes to be Printed Dpof 113 Deselecting scenes one by one Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen Select114 Deselecting selected scenes When using disc Displaying Information Using Menu Screen Detail115 116 What is program?Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Switch Program Changing Title of Program Title Input mode Palette for selecting characters117 Playing Back Program Play Characters available for entering title 118 Creating New Play List Create What is Play List?Play List 119 120 Switching to Display of Each Play List SwitchEditing on play list Playing Back a Play List Play 121 Adding Scenes to Play List Editing Play List 122 Press the Disc Navigation button Press the button Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List123 Deleting Scenes from Play List Editing Play List 124 Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing Editing Play List MovewillappearChoose YES, and then press 125Arranging Order of Scenes Move Move Scenes Changing Title of Play List Title 126Deleting Play List Delete Top End When End is specifiedGo To 127 Protecting Disc from Writing Protect Disc Disc or Card Management128 Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card Capacity Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card Format Disc. format Card 129 Proceeding will appear 130Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc Message for 131 Screen when viewed on DVD playerFinalizing Disc DVD-R 132 Others All To play all stills 133Slide Show Continuous Playback of Stills All or DPOF, 134 Compatible PC for use with DVD Camcorder VDR M30 Contents on Provided CD-ROM DVD-RAM driver 136DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Click CheckClick 137 If a message that prompts you to restart the PC 138 Operation with DVD Palmcorder connected 139 140 Installing DVD-RAM DriverClick Next ConfirmClick 141 142 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSEChoose the TV broadcast system Ntsc or PAL, click Next 143 When using DVD-MovieAlbum sftware on For registered customers Installing MyDVD144 Click Finish, and then restart the PC Program Export Screen 145 146 147 CleaningCleaning LCD screen and camera lens Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD Palmcorder case 148 Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operation 149Check 6 No image in viewfinder Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference Error Messages150 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 repair 157 TroubleshootingPower supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference During recording 158 Poor playback picture Clean the disc159 During playback 160 When the DVD Palmcorder is connected to PC 161 162 Results in errorSolved if you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later Your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, the problem may be Miscellaneous 163 164 System ResetList of setting items Default Setting Information for your safety Major Specifications165 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 Mbps 167 Introduction to Optional AccessoriesPalmcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Example Snap off 168Information on Round DVD Holder Removing disc from square adapter 169 IndexNumerics 170 171 172 Request for Service Notice USA Only 173 Limited Warranty 174 Customer Services Directory 175 Panasonic Product Limited Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc 176QR34662