Panasonic VDR-M50PP Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera, Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off

Basic Techniques

This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD Video Camera.

Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera

Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off

While holding down the button at the center of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function:

Set to “ ”:

To record still on SD Memory

Card or MultiMediaCard

Set to “OFF”:

The DVD Video Camera will turn off.

Set to “ ”:

To record movie on DVD-

RAM or DVD-R disc

Set to “ ”:

To record still on DVD-RAM disc.

Power ON status

During playback, set the power switch to “ ” or

“ ” when using disc, or set it to “ ” when using card.

Turn the switch while holding down the button at the center of switch.

Note:

•Once you turn the DVD Video Camera on to let it recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play back the same disc when the DVD Video Camera is turned on again (DVD-RAM). However, if you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on, it will take some time for the DVD Video Camera to start because it must recognize the disc again (See page 150).

•Once you have turned the DVD Video Camera on to record, you can immediately start recording when turning the DVD Video Camera on next time (DVD-R disc).

•It will take some time for the DVD Video Camera to display the Disc navigation screen after power is turned on.

•When you turn the DVD Video Camera on, the ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD Video Camera is recognizing the disc or card: During this time, no operation, such as recording, can be performed. After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, and operating the DVD Video Camera will be possible. If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to “Check 4” on page 150.

CARD ACCESS indicator

ACCESS/PC indicator

•When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, the self- diagnosis function operates and a message may appear. In this case, refer to “Error Messages” on page 152 and take corrective action.

•While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, do not cause impact or vibration to the DVD Video Camera.

Power switch

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