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Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
Model No. VDR-M50PP
VDR-M70PP
Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take the time to become familiar with the operating
instructions and how it is set up. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Quick Start Guide for Software on page 13.
Be sure to read page 4 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM.
The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is the same as that for VDR-M70PP.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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Important Information
For Your Safety
The power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder
is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off .
The DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor have the
following caution marks.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Precautions
WARNING: Many television programs and films are
copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-right law
may apply to private in-home videotaping of
copyrighted materials.
Identifications of caution marks
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind
of contact with any inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully to
avoid any problems.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE
SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC
ADAPTOR (PV-DAC13).
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by
highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of its
picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less
than 0.01%) may appear as colored bright dots. This
does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the
limits of current technology.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not
remove any covers or attempt to gain access to
the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
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Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000
Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition and Windows® XP Professional are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Intel®, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
IBM® and PC/AT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each individual
company.
SD logo is a trademark.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use
only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP/
Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.
This Product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains
lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community
due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your
local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
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Be sure to read the following before opening
the CD-ROM package
This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product,
if you agree to the terms herein.
If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials
(printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return only the package of storage medium to your dealer.
This License Agreement certifies that you were granted license in the past.
License Agreement
Article 1 Grant of License
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., grants you the following rights for the following products (to be referred to as “This Software”
hereafter) that you have obtained with this Agreement:
(a) You may use This Software only on a single piece of equipment. However, if this equipment cannot be used
because of mechanical problem, you may temporarily use This Software on another piece of equipment.
(b) Although This Software contains several components that can be run on computer as independent functions, all
components are licensed as a single product: You may not, by any means, use these components on different
computers at the same time.
Article 2 Copyrights
The copyrights of This Software, attached manual, etc. are owned by the following corporations, and are protected by copyright laws
in Japan and USA, as well as by other intellectual property and international properties:
Article 3 Other Rights and Limitations
(a) You may not copy This Software or any of the printed materials attached, except for duplications to provide back-up or storage.
(b) Use of This Software by third parties is prohibited, whether by transferring, renting, leasing, lending, moving, or any other
measures.
(c) You may not decompile or disassemble this Software.
(d) Duplication and/or distribution of any files on this storage medium for commercial use is prohibited.
Article 4 Quality Assurance
Under no circumstances will Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., or Sonic Solutions accept any responsibility for
any damages you may incur from using or being unable to use This Software (including, but not limited to, loss of business profit,
interruption of business, loss of business information, or other monetary damages).
Article 5 Termination of Agreement
If you fail to comply with the terms of this Agreement, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., and Sonic Solutions
reserve the right to terminate the Agreement. In such a case, you will be obliged to discard all copies of This Software and its
components.
Article 6 Prioritized License Agreement
When some software programs are installed, the license agreements will be displayed (to be referred to as online license agreement).
If the online license agreement conflicts with this Agreement, the online license agreement shall have a priority.
Name of Software Copyright Owners
USB Driver Hitachi, Ltd.
DVD-RAM Driver Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
DVD-MovieAlbumSE Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
MyDVD Sonic Solutions
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major
factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD Video Camera and
accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future
reference.
INSTALLATION
1Read and Follow Instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before the video
product is operated. Follow all operating and use
instructions.
2Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3Heed Warnings — Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
4Power Sources — This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your video dealer
or local power company. For video products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
5Overloading — Do not overload
wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. Overloaded AC
outlets and extension cords are
dangerous, and so are frayed
power cables, damaged or
cracked wire insulation and
broken plugs. They may result in
a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord
and have it replaced by your service technician if
appearance indicates damage or deteriorated
insulation.
6Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
7Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the video product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the video
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This video product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This video product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the video product manufacturer's instructions have
been followed.
8Attachments — Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory itself and should not have been modified so as
to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.
9Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product
near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, and the like.
10 Accessories — Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
kawaii koneko
MOMO
key to chise
mekoalbum
cat book
mother
diet
Zoo Docter
Part 1
Zoo Docter
Part 2
sasaki akemi
hirayamo akiko
horie youji chikako kimio
auto moter
kabushiki
mitoniikikata
yakamashii
igarashi
Why?
kuro
abcdfevcdsz
kusano
mitono
kakurai
tadashiigenkou tadashiigenkou
oomori matuda
nurie
yohsinarish yohsinarishashin
mito
namemekogaikiteita
mito
momogatoiredemizubitashi
album
mame
1
funga funga funga funga
funga funga funga
metsuki
123
nyanko
1
midori
3
okubyo
2
mother
Part2
tomodachi
3
junkaikun
2
momo
3
momo
2
momo
1
ebisu
2
ebisu
1
key
5
key
4
key
3
key
2
key
1
chise
5
chise
4
chise
3
chise
2
chise
1
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11 An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching or approaching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous
and should be left to a professional antenna installer.
USE
13 Cleaning — Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14 Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any
kind into this video product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the video product.
15 Lightning — For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to
the video product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
SERVICE
16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change
in performance — this indicates a need for service.
18 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended by
the manufacturer to determine that the video product
is in safe operating condition.
20 Heat — The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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Cautions When Using
Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:
•The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object.
•If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the DVD
Video Camera off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
•Do not place the DVD Video Camera with the open LCD screen down.
•Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD Video Camera.
Liquid crystal display and viewfinder:
•The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number of pixels
(approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may
be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots (red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current
technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.
•The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD Video Camera is at low
temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when
the temperature inside the DVD Video Camera rises.
Hold the DVD Video Camera correctly:
•Do not hold the DVD Video Camera by the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting it: the viewfinder or LCD
monitor could detach and the DVD Video Camera may fall.
Do not subject the DVD Video Camera to impact:
•This DVD Video Camera is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or
let it fall.
•Do not use the DVD Video Camera on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
No sand or dust!
•Fine sand or dust entering the DVD Video Camera or AC adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
•Water or oil entering the DVD Video Camera or AC adaptor could cause electric shock,
malfunctions or defects.
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Heat on surface of product:
•The surface of the DVD Video Camera will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
•Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD Video
Camera is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
•Using the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is over 140ºF (40°C) or under 32ºF (0°C) will result
in abnormal recording/playback.
•Take care that the temperature of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to a PC does not rise excessively
(reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC).
•Do not leave the DVD Video Camera on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a
long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
•If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD Video Camera could malfunction or a fire could occur.
•Do not leave the DVD Video Camera with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause
malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near TV or radio:
•This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near strong radio waves or magnetism:
•If the DVD Video Camera is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio wave tower or electric
appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video
and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.
At worst the DVD Video Camera could malfunction.
Do not expose the DVD Video Camera to soot or steam:
•Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD Video Camera case or cause malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near corrosive gas:
•If the DVD Video Camera is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines,
or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal
operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near ultrasonic humidifier:
•Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to the
optical head of the DVD Video Camera, which could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD Video Camera to insecticide:
•Insecticide entering the DVD Video Camera could dirty the lens in the laser pickup block, and in such a case the
DVD Video Camera might not operate normally. Turn the DVD Video Camera off and cover it with vinyl sheet,
etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use an optional 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
•Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD Video Camera in the usual way.
•Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD Video Camera to malfunction.
Do not touch the lens in laser pickup block.
•If you touch the lens in the laser pickup block directly it may cause malfunctions. Laser pickup block is not a
compensable part. Therefore, pay much attention when operating this camera.
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Be careful of moisture condensation:
•When you move the DVD Video Camera between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as
entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapor in air warmed or
cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD Video Camera. If condensation occurs,
do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with
a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD Video Camera has dried, condensation may remain inside:
Turn the DVD Video Camera off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera for a long, uninterrupted period of time:
•This DVD Video Camera cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/monitor. If you use
the DVD Video Camera for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of the DVD Video Camera could
exceed its proper limit and the recording/playback operation could be slowed down: In this case, turn it off and wait
for a while before using it again.
•Take care that the temperature of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to a PC, does not rise excessively
[reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC).]
Do not turn the DVD Video Camera off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS
indicator is lit or blinking:
•The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking to
show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read from it.
At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to damage the
data:
−Remove battery pack
−Disconnect AC adaptor
−Plug or unplug USB cable
−Remove disc or card
−Subject DVD Video Camera to severe vibrations or impact.
−Forcefully open or close the LCD monitor
If you turn the DVD Video Camera off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn
it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 152).
Do not wipe the DVD Video Camera case with benzene or thinner:
•The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
•When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
•For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
ACCESS/PC
indicator
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Cautions When Storing
Do not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is very high for a
long period of time:
•The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD Video
Camera in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the DVD Video Camera
to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
Do not store the DVD Video Camera in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty
place:
•Dust entering the DVD Video Camera could cause malfunctions. If humidity is high, the lens could become moldy,
and the DVD Video Camera could become inoperative. It is recommended that you put the DVD Video Camera
in a box together with a desiccant when storing it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD Video Camera in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense
vibrations:
•This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery pack from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place:
•Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Suggestions and Restrictions
Make a trial recording:
•Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.
Data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera cannot be restored.
It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera for professional applications:
•This DVD Video Camera is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
•Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents
cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card. Also, Panasonic cannot be
responsible for your recorded video and audio.
•If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD Video Camera, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents
may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of recorded contents.
Copyright:
•Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD Video Camera using other digital/analog media or devices are
protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal
enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for
personal enjoyment.
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Read This First
To guide you, we've included the following six chapters.
•The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the
DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/
time.
•The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic
operation of this DVD Video Camera-recording of
movies, still images, external input, and playback of
recorded images.
•The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains
settings on this DVD Video Camera for more
advanced usage.
•The section on “Disc Navigation” explains editing
with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when
finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM
disc.
•The section on “Installing Software” explains the
contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the
included software.
•“Subsidiary Information” includes an introduction to
products sold separately, proper cleaning, and
troubleshooting.
We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,
so it includes two easy ways to find the information
you need:
•A quick index for the information you use most often
(this page).
•A detailed table of contents directing you to specific
information quickly (see pages 15-17).
Get to know your DVD Video Camera by using this
manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate
your business.
Quick Index
Available Discs................................................. 28
Recording Movie.............................................. 51
Playing Back .................................................... 59
Connecting to a TV.......................................... 69
Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 99
Installing Software ......................................... 130
About This Manual
lDisplays in this manual
Understand that the displays in the manual may not appear exactly as those you will actually see in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen.
lNotation of cancel button
Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The
expression “press the g button” will be used in this text.
l1 , 2 and 3 marks beside headings
Some functions of this DVD Video Camera are unavailable with disc or card. Refer to the marks at right above each
function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function. Refer to these marks and identify the
functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.
lIllustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of operating both
models is identical.
The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are used in this text.
With this DVD Video Camera you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture on the LCD monitor or
in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder. The following text describes operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a monitor device.
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Introduction
lYou can record even during playback (page 51)
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of a blank
portion.
New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.
lYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (page 97)
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).
lUse Disc Navigation to create your original movie (page 116)
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List).
lYou can easily edit scenes (page 77)
Using this DVD Video Camera, you can collect scenes of
your child, for example, on a play list using the Disc
Navigation function and create an original movie: Then
simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR. It is also
easy to make any number of identical tapes.
lCreate original DVDs on PC
(page 141)
You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD,
using the provided software CD-ROM.
The created DVD disc can be played back on a DVD
player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
Recorded scenes
Before editing
After editing
Until now, you had to
repeatedly press
buttons.
With DVD, you can simply
play back this DVD Video
Camera, and press the
record button on VCR.
Original DVD being
created
Playback of DVD
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Quick Start Guide for Software
Features
The following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
•Confirming the environment of connecting equipment: see page 130.
Installation Guide (see page 130 for details)
1Installing USB Driver.
•Be sure you do not connect the USB Cable before installing the USB Driver.
•Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC and “Setup Menu” will activate: you can install the USB Driver from
the “Setup Menu”.
•After the installation completes, the PC can recognize the DVD Video Camera when the DVD Video Camera
and the PC are connected with the USB cable.
2Install the software (DVD-RAM Driver, MyDVD and DVD-MovieAlbumSE).
•The software can also be installed from the “Setup Menu”.
Note:
If the “Setup Menu” does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
Suggestions for using software (see page 141 for details)
1Connect this DVD Video Camera to the PC as illustrated below.
•Please ensure a DVD-RAM disc with recorded material is loaded into the DVD Video Camera before
proceeding.
2Edit motion image files using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
•You can edit motion image files on the DVD-RAM disc.
Software Feature
USB Driver Install this driver when using the provided USB Cable to connect this
DVD Video Camera to a PC.
DVD-RAM Driver Install this driver when using stills and images recorded on a DVD-RAM
disc on a PC.
DVD-MovieAlbumSE By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD
Video Camera, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing on
the DVD-RAM disc. It is also possible to transfer extracted data and title
information etc. to MyDVD.
MyDVD Use this software when creating a DVD-Video disc from motion images
edited using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
To USB port
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3Export motion image data to PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
4MyDVD program will automatically start. (see page 142 for details)
5Edit motion images and introduce interactive DVD menus using MyDVD Software.
6Insert a new DVD-R disc into the DVD Video Camera.
•When making an original DVD-R disc using MyDVD software, a message for initialization appears on the
LCD of DVD Video Camera. Select “No” and then follow the instructions on the screen of your PC to make
the original DVD-R disc. Do not perform initialization on DVD Video Camera when using a DVD-R disc with
your computer.
7Write motion image files to the DVD-R disc with MyDVD.
•Write edited motion images to an 8 cm DVD-R disc in this DVD Video Camera using MyDVD software.
Cautions for use
•When you are making a recording on a new DVD-R disc in your DVD Video Camera, you must initialize the disc
before recording motion images. DVD-RAM disc and Card do not require initialization.
•DVD-R discs are a one time write format; therefore when you write information to the DVD-R disc with
DVD-MovieAlbum or MyDVD, you cannot edit it again.
•When using DVD-MovieAlbum software on Windows® 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP
Professional, log on to your PC as Administrator or with a login name equally authorized. If you log on with
a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use DVD-MovieAlbum.
•Set the display resolution to 1024 ~ 768 (16 bits color) when using DVD-MovieAlbum.
Display Settings method as follows:
Select “Start” >> “Settings” (except Windows
®
XP Home Edition / XP Professional)>> “Control Panel” >> “Display”
and select “Settings” tab on “Display”, and then adjust “Screen Resolution” and “Color quality” to the above.
•MyDVD included in the provided CD-ROM does not contain the slideshows function. Therefore you can not
edit stills on MyDVD.
•Depending on the condition of your PC, it may take a long time to install the software.
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Table of Contents
Important Information ........................................ 2
Be sure to read the following before
opening the CD-ROM package ...................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 5
Cautions When Using ........................................ 7
Cautions When Storing.................................... 10
Suggestions and Restrictions .......................... 10
Read This First ................................................ 11
About This Manual........................................... 11
Introduction ...................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide for Software ........................ 13
Table of Contents ............................................ 15
Checking Provided Accessories ...................... 18
Names of Parts ................................................ 19
Setting Up the Battery Pack............................. 23
Charging Battery Pack......................................... 23
Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc
(Video and Photo)............................................ 24
Try to Record and Play Back Using Card
(Photo) ............................................................. 26
Discs and Cards .............................................. 28
Available Discs .................................................... 28
Information on DVD-R Disc ................................. 29
Examples of Discs that Cannot be
Used on this DVD Video Camera ..................... 29
Handling Discs..................................................... 30
Available Cards ................................................... 31
Storage Capacity of Disc or Card .................... 32
Recordable Time of Movie (Video)...................... 32
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc ...................... 33
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Card ..................... 33
Size and Quality of Photos .................................. 33
Setups
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera ................. 34
Holding DVD Video Camera................................ 34
Attaching Shoulder Belt ....................................... 35
Attaching Lens Cap ............................................. 35
Inserting Battery into Remote
Controller .......................................................... 36
Removing Battery from Remote Controller.......... 36
Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder................... 37
Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen .............. 38
Closing LCD Monitor ........................................... 39
Setting Date and Time......................................... 40
Changing Display Format of Date
and Time........................................................... 41
About the Battery Pack .................................... 42
Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera.... 42
Removing Battery Pack ....................................... 42
Battery Remaining Level Indicator....................... 44
Efficient Use of Battery Pack ............................... 44
Using DVD Video Camera
with AC adaptor ................................................ 45
Inserting and Removing Disc........................... 46
Inserting Disc....................................................... 46
Removing Disc .................................................... 48
Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 49
Basic Techniques
Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera .......... 50
Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off................ 50
Recording Movie.............................................. 51
Recording Stills................................................ 52
Compensating for Backlight............................. 53
On-Screen Information .................................... 54
Information Display during Recording ................. 54
Zooming........................................................... 57
Macro Recording ................................................. 58
Using Conversion Lens
(Optional-User Provided).................................. 58
Playing Back.................................................... 59
Playing Back........................................................ 59
Playback from Start of Disc or Card .................... 60
Search Playback of Movie................................... 60
Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of
Movie................................................................ 60
Skip Playback of Movie ....................................... 61
Playing Back Stills............................................... 61
Jumping to Specified Point (Go To) .................... 62
On-Screen Information Display ....................... 63
Information Display during Playback ................... 63
Manually Focusing Subject.............................. 64
Focusing during Recording ................................. 64
Adjusting Exposure Manually .......................... 66
Using Auto Function ........................................ 67
Using External Microphone ............................. 68
Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP).... 68
Viewing on TV Screen ..................................... 69
Connecting to a TV.............................................. 69
Viewing on TV Screen......................................... 70
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ....... 71
To Customers Who Have a DVD Video
Recorder with hard disk................................... 71
Playback on DVD Player ................................. 72
Removing from/and Replacing in Round
DVD Holder................................................... 73
How to Remove Disc........................................... 73
Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder................. 74
When the Hinge of Round DVD
Holder Comes off ............................................. 74
Disc Cleaning ...................................................... 74
Recording (Dubbing) Images........................... 75
Recording (Dubbing) Images from
Other Video Device .......................................... 75
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Recording (Dubbing) Images from
Other Video Cameras ....................................... 76
Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video
Devices ............................................................. 77
Advanced Techniques
Understanding Flow of Menus ......................... 78
Setting Up Camera Functions.......................... 80
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject
(Switching Program AE Mode) ......................... 80
Adjusting Color (White Balance).......................... 81
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)......... 83
Reducing Wind Noise during Recording
(Wind Cut)......................................................... 83
Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode
(Wide) (Only for VDR-M70PP).......................... 84
Setting Up Record Functions........................... 86
Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode) .............. 86
Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)............. 87
Receiving Image from Another Device
(Input Source) ................................................... 88
Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input)................................................. 88
Self Timer ............................................................ 89
Setting OSD Output On or Off
(On-Screen Display) ......................................... 90
LCD Setup ....................................................... 91
Setting Brightness of LCD Screen
(Brightness) ...................................................... 91
Setting Color Density of LCD Screen
(Color Level) .................................................... 91
Initial Settings .................................................. 92
Switching Operating Sound On or Off
(Beep)............................................................... 92
Turning DVD Video Camera Off Automatically
(Power Save) .................................................... 92
Turning Record LED On or Off
(Record LED).................................................... 93
Changing Display Language
(Language) ....................................................... 93
Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults
(Reset) .............................................................. 94
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation...................................... 95
Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation .............. 95
Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen ......... 97
Selecting Multiple Scenes ................................... 98
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together............. 98
Disc Navigation Menu...................................... 99
Functions Available with Disc Navigation ............ 99
Understanding Flow of Disc
Navigation Menu............................................. 100
Scene............................................................. 101
Deleting Scenes (Delete)................................... 101
Changing Images for Thumbnails
(Edit - Thumbnail) ........................................... 103
Playing Back by Skipping Scenes
(Edit - Skip) ..................................................... 104
Arranging Order of Scenes (Edit - Move) .......... 104
Directing Scenes Effectively
(Edit - Fade) ................................................... 105
Combining Multiple Scenes
(Edit - Combine) ............................................. 106
Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide) .......................... 107
Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card
(Copy)............................................................. 108
Locking Scenes on Card (Lock) ........................ 109
Designating Scenes to be Printed
(DPOF) ........................................................... 110
Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen
(Select) ........................................................... 111
Displaying Information Using Menu Screen
(Detail)........................................................... 112
Program......................................................... 113
What is “program”?............................................ 113
Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date
(Switch) .......................................................... 113
Playing Back Program (Play) ............................ 114
Changing Title of Program (Title) ...................... 114
Play List ......................................................... 116
What is “Play List”? ........................................... 116
Creating New Play List (Create)........................ 116
Switching to Display of Each Play List
(Switch) .......................................................... 117
Playing Back a Play List (Play).......................... 117
Adding Scenes to Play List
(Editing Play List) ........................................... 118
Deleting Scenes from Play List
(Editing Play List) ........................................... 119
Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) ........................................... 119
Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) .......................................... 120
Selecting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) ........................................... 120
Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) ................... 121
Changing Title of Play List (Title) ...................... 122
Deleting Play List (Delete)................................. 122
Go To............................................................. 123
Top (End) .......................................................... 123
Disc or Card Management............................. 124
Verifying Remaining Free Space on
Disc or Card (Capacity) .................................. 124
Protecting Disc from Writing
(Protect Disc).................................................. 124
Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card
(Format Disc. Format card) ............................ 125
Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc
(Update Control Info.)..................................... 126
Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc) ............... 127
Other Functions (Others)............................... 128
Displaying Movies or Stills Independently
(Category) ...................................................... 128
Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ................................................. 128
Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)....... 129
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Installing Software
Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera:
VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP............................. 130
Operations will not be guaranteed under the
following conditions ..................................... 130
Contents on Provided CD-ROM .................... 131
Installing USB Driver ......................................... 133
Installing DVD-RAM Driver ................................ 135
Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE .......................... 138
Installing MyDVD ............................................... 140
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM
Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera ....... 141
Uninstalling Software ..................................... 143
Uninstalling USB Driver ..................................... 143
Deleting Other Applications ............................... 144
Supplementary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories ............. 145
Video Camera Accessories ............................... 145
Information on Round DVD Holder.................... 146
Cleaning......................................................... 147
Terminology ................................................... 148
Before Requesting Service ............................ 150
Error Messages ............................................. 152
Troubleshooting ............................................. 158
System Reset ................................................ 164
Major Specifications....................................... 165
Request for Service Notice (USA Only)......... 168
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ........ 169
Customer Services Directory ......................... 170
Warranty (For Canadian Customers)............. 171
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you found all the following accessories in the package:
Battery Pack (CGA-DU14A):
Portable power supply for this DVD Video
Camera. Charge it before use.
AC Adaptor/Charger (PV-DAC13):
Used to power the DVD Video Camera from
AC outlet, or charge battery pack.
DC Cord:
When powering the DVD Video Camera from
household AC outlet, use this cord to connect
the DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor.
Power Cable:
Connect between household AC outlet and
AC adaptor.
Remote Controller (VEQ3993):
Use to control the DVD Video Camera from a
distance.
Button Type Battery (CR2025):
To power the remote controller.
AV/S Input/Output Cable: (EW12522)
Used when playing back the DVD Video
Camera picture to a TV screen, or input or
output video from/to another video device.
Shoulder Belt:
Attach to the DVD Video Camera to hang it
from shoulder.
Lens Cap and Lens Cap String:
Attach the lens cap when not recording, to
protect the lens.
8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in Round DVD
Holder):
To record video (movie) on this DVD Video
Camera.
Software CD-ROM:
Use this CD-ROM on PC when connecting
the DVD Video Camera to PC.
USB Cable: (EW12531)
WARNING: Keep
this battery away
from children. If
swallowed, consult
a physician
immediately for
emergency
treatment.
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Names of Parts
1 Infrared receiver (P. 37)
When the remote controller is used to operate the
DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the
infrared signal.
2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 35)
3 Recording indicator (P. 93)
The red indicator will light during recording.
4 Internal stereo microphone (P. 51)
5 Lock cover and Lock button (P. 34)
6 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M70PP)
Optical 18× zoom lens (VDR-M50PP)
(P. 57)
7 Lens hood (P. 58)
Always remove this lens hood when using optional-
user provided tele-conversion or wide-conversion
lens.
8 Zoom lever (P. 57)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W
side for wide-angle.
9 Hot shoe (P. 68)
Only for VDR-M70PP:
Attach the optional video flash here.
10 AV input/output jack (P. 69, 75)
11 External microphone jack (P. 68)
12 2.5" type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
(inside) (P. 7, 38)
13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 42)
The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the
bottom of this DVD Video Camera: Slide it when
removing the battery pack.
DISC
NAVIGATION
SELECT
MENU
u
i
t
y
BATTERY EJECT
A/V
MIC
78
123 4
659
10
11 12
(Inside the cover) (Bottom)
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Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP
and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of
operating both models is identical. VDR-M70PP
illustrations are used in this manual.
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14 Viewfinder (P. 7, 37)
15 Diopter control (P. 37)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder (Pull out the viewfinder.).
16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 9, 51, 52)
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD Video
Camera is accessed (write or read is executed) or the
DVD Video Camera is connected to PC.
17 DISC EJECT lever (P. 46)
Press and release this lever to open the disc guide.
18 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 9, 52)
19 Card insertion block (P. 49)
20 Battery attachment platform (P. 42)
21 Record (REC) button (P. 51, 52)
22 Power switch (P. 50, 51, 52)
23 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35)
24 LOCK switch (P. 25, 51)
In mode, set the LOCK switch to (to the left)
to lock the power switch so that it does not
accidentally move to .
From mode, you cannot move the LOCK switch
to the left to lock the power switch.
25 Speaker (P. 59)
26 Grip Belt (Free Style Grip Belt) (P. 34)
27 Disc insertion block (P. 46)
ACCESS/PC
DISC EJECT
CARD ACCESS
14 15 16 1917
20 21 23 26
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2522 24 27
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28 AUTO button (P. 67)
To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic.
29 FOCUS button (P. 64)
To switch between manual focus and auto-focus.
30 EXPOSURE button (P. 66)
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
31 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation)
button (P. 53)
Press this button when subject is being illuminated
from behind.
32 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 63)
Press this button to display the details of image being
played back or camera setting status, or to switch the
display off.
33 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons
(P. 59, 64, 66)
To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.
34 RESET button (P. 164)
To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD
Video Camera was shipped from the factory).
35 USB port (To PC)
36 Joystick (P. 40, 59, 79)
Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item, and
then press the center (A) to play back the scene,
pause it, or select an option from the menu.
37 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95)
38 SELECT button (P. 98, 111)
39 MENU button (P. 40, 79, 101)
Press this button to display the menu for setting
camera functions and Disc Navigation.
The camera menu will appear even if disc is not
loaded.
40 Stop/cancel button (P. 11, 59, 79)
To end playback or cancel menu setting .
DISC
NAVIGATION
SELECT
MENU
AUTO FOCUS
EXPOSURE
BACK
LIGHT
DISPLAY
VOL
RESET
AUTO FOCUS
EXPOSURE
BACK
LIGHT
DISPLAY
VOL
DISC
NAVIGATION
SELECT
MENU
28 29 30
32 33
34
31
40
36
37
38
35
39
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41 REC button (P. 51, 52)
42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 57)
43 Reverse skip button (P. 61)
44 Reverse search button (P. 60)
45 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95)
46 MENU button (P. 40, 79, 101)
47 ZOOM T button (P. 57)
48 ZOOM W button (P. 57)
49 Forward Search button (P. 60)
50 Play/pause button (P. 59)
51 Forward skip button (P. 61)
52 DISPLAY button (P. 63)
53 Stop button (P. 11, 59, 79)
54 DELETE button (P. 101)
55 SELECT button (P. 98, 111)
* The buttons on remote controller will function the same as those on DVD Video Camera.
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
51
49
50
53
52
54
55
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Setting Up the Battery Pack
The CGA-DU14A battery pack provided with this DVD Video Camera has not been charged at purchase
time: Charge it before using the DVD Video Camera.
Note:
•Be sure to use the specified battery pack CGA-DU14A (provided) for the DVD Video Camera: using other batteries could
cause the DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or result in fire.
•Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor to charge the battery pack: using other chargers could cause electric shock
or fire.
•Charge the battery pack at temperatures of 50 - 86°F (10-30°C).
Charging Battery Pack
Use the provided AC adaptor to charge the battery pack.
1Connect the power cable to AC adaptor.
2Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
The CHARGE indicator on AC adaptor will light.
3Attach the battery pack to AC adaptor.
Note:
When charging a battery pack, unplug the DC cord from the
DC output jack on AC adaptor.
lBattery pack charge status
You can find out the charge status of the battery pack by checking the CHARGE indicator on the AC adaptor:
Note:
•If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC
adaptor is plugged into household AC outlet, unplug it
from household AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then
plug it into household AC outlet again. If the CHARGE
indicator still does not light, the AC adaptor may be faulty.
Unplug it from household AC outlet and consult your
dealer.
•See “Troubleshooting” on page 158, when the CHARGE
indicator blinks.
Power cable
POWER and
CHARGE indicators
AC adaptor
Battery pack
CHARGE indicator
POWER
indicator
Charge status CHARGE indicator
During charge Lit
Charge complete Goes out
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Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and
Photo)
You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.
Before You Begin •It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since
you can delete the recorded contents (See page 28).
1Connect power supply (P. 45).
Power cable
AC adaptor
DC cord
Connect them in sequence of the digits.
2Insert a disc (P. 46).
1. Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and
release it.
2. Gently open the cover until it stops.
3. Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc
guide until it stops.
DISC EJECT
Disc cover
PUSH CLOSE
portion
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3Start recording (P. 51).
1. Open the LCD monitor (See page 38).
2. While holding the switch at the center of power
switch, set the switch to “ ” or “ ”.
3. Set the LOCK switch to (to the left) to prevent
accidental switching of recording mode.*
* Only in mode.
4. Press the REC button.
Recording will start.
Pressing the REC button again will stop recording.
REC button
Note:
When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD Video Camera.
If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD Video Camera, a message will appear: Format the disc following the
instructions on screen (P. 47, 125). Initializing the disc will erase all the recorded contents: make sure the contents
on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc.
4View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor.
1. Open the LCD monitor (See page 38). 2. After recording is finished, press the A button.
The recorded scene will be played back.
3. Press the g button to stop playback.
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3
Try to Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo)
Only photos can be recorded on card.
1Connect power supply (P. 45).
Power cable
AC adaptor
DC cord
Connect them in sequence of the digits.
2Insert a card (P. 49).
1. Open the cover of card insertion slot with power
turned off.
2. Put in a card.
3. Insert the card all the way until it locks.
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3Start recording (P. 52).
1. Open the LCD monitor (See page 38).
2. Set the LOCK switch to (to the right).
3. While holding the switch at the center of power
switch, set the switch to “ ”.
4. Press the REC button.
Pressing REC once will record one photo.
REC button
4View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor.
1. Open the LCD monitor (P. 38). 2. Press the A button in recording pause status: the
recorded scene will be played back.
3. Press the g button to stop playback.
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Discs and Cards
The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD Video Camera
and the functions which are available with them:
l: Functions available;
-
: Not available
*1:
Can be played back on DVD players with the
mark.
*2:
Must be finalized (see “Terminology”, P. 148) on this DVD Video Camera before DVD-R disc can be played back on
DVD player or DVD-RAM recorder (See page 127). May not be playable on some DVD players.
*3:
Compatible with DVD video recorders that conform to 8 cm DVD-RAM.
*4:
Some DVD video recorders incorporate a device that can play back SD memory card and multimedia card.
Available Discs
This DVD Video Camera uses 8 cm DVD-RAM discs
and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use.
Discs removed from Round DVD Holder cannot be used
on this DVD Video Camera: Use them only in the holder.
Do not insert a bare disc removed from the holder into the
DVD Video Camera: It will not be removable.
Note:
•It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs, since
their compatibility with this DVD Video Camera has been
confirmed. Using a disc other than those made by
Panasonic may not allow the DVD Video Camera to
deliver optimum performance.
•It is necessary to initialize an unformatted DVD-RAM
disc. When an unformatted disc is inserted into the DVD
Video Camera, a message will appear: Initialize the disc
following the instructions on screen (P. 125).
•The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on DVD Video
Cameras that use square type adapters.
•Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data
may not be visible on this DVD Video Camera.
•The image data recorded on another device may not be
playable on this DVD Video Camera.
Media
Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Recording movie ll
-
Recording still l
-
l
Deleting recorded image l
-
l
Editing on this DVD
Video Camera l
--
Playback on DVD player
-
*1 l*2
-
Playback on DVD video
recorder l*3 l*2
-
*4
Usable discs and logos Shape
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)
In Round DVD
Holder
DVD-R
[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]
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Information on DVD-R Disc
You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any
recorded images or data.
For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD Video
Camera writes control data to the disc in order to
automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and
ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area
to be written for adjustment, recording may not be
possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R
disc which has been recorded on more than 50 times. The
DVD Video Camera will not perform “write adjustment”
when the DVD Video Camera is turned on again, from
off, for recording with the disc in it, or when no recording
is made, even if the disc is removed and then reinserted.
lFinalizing DVD-R disc
Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc on a DVD player or
DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-
R disc, the disc must be finalized on this DVD Video
Camera. For the finalizing procedure of 8 cm DVD-R
disc, refer to “Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc)”
(P. 127).
Note:
•When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary
to format it on this DVD Video Camera (See page 47).
•Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video
Camera but not finalized, into a recordable device, such
as a DVD video recorder: The recorded data may be
damaged.
•DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized
on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on
this DVD Video Camera, depending on the editing
software used or recording status of DVD-R disc.
•Refer to the remaining time indicated on the LCD of DVD
Video Camera to check the capacity of DVD-R disc.
Examples of Discs that Cannot be Used on this DVD Video Camera
Note:
Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD Video Camera: If so, message “This disc
cannot be used. ” will appear. Also, blue thumbnails will appear (Fig. 1* on page 30), or normal playback will not be possible.
•DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 •DVD-ROM •MO
•DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 •DVD-Video •MD
•DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 •CD-R •iD
•DVD-RW •CD-RW •Floppy disk
•DVD+RW •CD •Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
•DVD+R •LD •CD-ROM
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Handling Discs
lUsing discs
DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate
recording media. Carefully read the following cautions
and observe them:
•When using a disc in this DVD Video Camera, be sure
to keep it in Round DVD Holder.
•Always use a brand new disc when recording
important material.
•Be sure not to touch the exposed
disc portion, and be careful that
no dirt adheres to it.
•If there is dust, scratch, dirt on
disc or if it is warped, the
following phenomena may occur:
−Block noise in playback image
−Momentary stop of playback
image
−Sound interrupted during
playback, or abnormal sound
−Blue thumbnail display*
(Fig. 1)
−Disc cannot correctly be
recognized
−Delay between video and
audio
Even if disc is normal, the
above phenomena may
occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/PC indicator
is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and
avoid using DVD Video Camera at extremely high or
low temperatures, or in an environment where
condensation is likely to occur.
•When recording images, the
DVD Video Camera may
avoid the portions of disc
where recording is not
possible, due to dust,
scratches, etc. [It will pause
m at such a portion and
automatically restart
recording (n).]
This will cause recording to
be interrupted for several seconds to several minutes,
and multiple thumbnails will be created by one
recording session as shown above. In this case, the
recordable time on disc will decrease.
•Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of
removal slot of DVD Video Camera, and disc itself,
may be hot.
lStoring discs
•When storing disc, insert it in Round DVD Holder into
plastic case.
•Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.
•Do not place disc in the following places:
−Direct sunlight for a long time
−Where humidity is high or in dusty place
−While there is heat from a heater, etc.
Note:
•See page 74 when cleaning the removed disc.
•See page 73 for how to handle disc removed from Round
DVD Holder.
•See page 74 for how to set the disc removed from
Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly into Round
DVD Holder.
Do not touch
Block noise
001/ 006All Progra
m
s
PLAY
RAM
(Fig. 1)
*
001 / 002All Progra
m
s
PLAY
RAM
(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)
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Available Cards
lHandling card
•Do not use cards other than the
designated ones.
•Do not touch the card terminal or
allow it to touch metal.
•Do not paste anything other than
exclusive label on label pasting
portion.
•Do not subject card to impact,
bend card or drop it.
•Do not disassemble card or modify it.
•Do not expose card to water.
•Do not use or store card in the following places:
−Where the temperature is high, such as in vehicle at
high temperatures, in direct sunlight or near a heater.
−Where humidity is high, or in dusty place
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of Children to
prevent swallowing.
•When the write-protect switch on SD Memory Card is
locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be
possible on the card.
lCommon cautions for disc and card
•It is recommended that you create a backup file for
valuable data on hard disk of PC.
•Do not do the following, or the data on card may be
damaged or lost:
−Do not remove the card or turn DVD Video Camera
off during reading or writing of data
−Do not use DVD Video Camera in a place subject to
static electricity or electrical noise
Note:
•The reading/writing speed of MultiMediaCard is slower
than SD Memory Card. When MultiMediaCard is used,
the performance of certain features may be slightly
slower than advertised.
•We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD
Memory Card.
•This DVD Video Camera can play back image data
recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF
(Design rule for Camera File system) standard which was
established by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA). The range of
image data playable on this DVD Video Camera is that
with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000
horizontal × 3000 vertical.
•DCF is an integrated image file format for digital cameras:
Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming
to DCF.
•Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data
may not be viewable on this DVD Video Camera.
•The image data recorded on another device may not be
playable on this DVD Video Camera.
SD Memory
Card and
MultiMediaCard
can be used in
this DVD Video
Camera.
Te r m i n a l
Write-protect switch Locked status
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Storage Capacity of Disc or Card
Recordable Time of Movie (Video)
The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 86 for the setting of recording quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)
*1:
Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies automatically
between approx. 3-10 Mbps)
*2:
Transfer rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*3:
Transfer rate: Approx. 3 Mbps
*4:
Linear PCM recording (see “Terminology”, P. 148) (If your DVD player does not conform to MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2,
record in LPCM mode)
Note:
•Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 format, which is the option
standard of DVD video standard.
•No movie can be recorded on SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard.
•When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie
quality while recording on the disc: The DVD Video
Camera will be automatically set to the movie quality first
used with the disc for recording.
Recording quality Disc used
DVD-RAM DVD-R
XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 No recording possible
FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2
STD Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 60 min *3
LPCM *4 No recording possible Approx. 30 min
Image quality prioritized
Recording time prioritized
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Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc
lNumber of recordable stills on one
side of disc: Up to 999
If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on
it, movies can also be recorded on it.
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Card
The number of recordable stills will vary depending on
the recording quality: see page 87 for the setting of
recording quality.
For VDR-M50PP
For VDR-M70PP
(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for
reference)
Note:
•Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD
Video Camera.
•No movie or music data recorded on card can be
checked, viewed or heard on this DVD Video Camera. In
addition, no such data file can be displayed on this DVD
Video Camera.
•Use the remaining capacity function to check the
remaining free space on disc before use. See “Verifying
Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)” on
page 124.
•Some still data recorded on this DVD Video Camera may
not be playable on another device.
Size and Quality of Photos
The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on this
DVD Video Camera is as follows:
The following table shows the file size and quality of one
JPEG still recorded on card:
Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc
only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be changed
when recording stills on card.
* See page 165 for the number of recordable stills.
Note:
No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc.
Capacity
Recording quality
FINE NORM ECO
8 MB
Approx. 45 Approx. 95 Approx. 190
16 MB
Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400
32 MB
Approx. 220 Approx. 440 Approx. 880
64 MB
Approx. 440 Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760
128MB
Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520
256 MB
Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040
512 MB
Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080
Capacity
Recording quality
FINE NORM ECO
8 MB
Approx. 8 Approx. 14 Approx. 20
16 MB
Approx. 22 Approx. 35 Approx. 50
32 MB
Approx. 50 Approx. 80 Approx. 110
64 MB
Approx. 100 Approx. 160 Approx. 220
128MB
Approx. 200 Approx. 320 Approx. 440
256 MB
Approx. 400 Approx. 640 Approx. 880
512 MB
Approx. 800 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 1,760
Model Setting
Camera input External input
VDR-M50PP 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
VDR-M70PP 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
Quality
File size
Application
VDR-
M50PP
VDR-
M70PP
FINE Approx.
128 KB
Approx.
512 KB
When image
quality is
prioritized
NORM Approx.
64 KB
Approx.
384 KB
Standard
ECO Approx.
32 KB
Approx.
256 KB
When number of
stills is prioritized
(quality will be
slightly inferior)
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Setups
This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery pack.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera
Holding DVD Video Camera
Using Grip Belt
Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD Video
Camera up to the base of your thumb.
Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate
the REC button and the Zoom lever.
Adjust the length of grip belt so that the DVD Video
Camera is stable when you press the REC button with
your thumb.
1) Detach the belt.
2) Ajust the length of grip belt.
3) Attach the belt.
Note:
Do not adjust the grip belt while holding the DVD Video Camera: Doing this could cause the DVD Video Camera to fall
and be damaged.
To use as a Hand Strap
Using the Grip Belt as a hand strap makes it easier to carry the DVD Video Camera.
1Detach the Grip Belt from the Video Camera.
1) Open the Lock cover.
2) Push the Lock button and pull the grip belt from
the DVD Video Camera.
Support the DVD Video Camera securely by the
hand to avoid falling.
2Make it a hand strap.
1) Turn over the belt.
2) Pull the tip in the derection of the
arrow.
3) Attach the belt.
Lock cover
Lock cover
Lock button
Open the lock cover while pinching the protection
portion of both ends.
Return the lock cover to the closed position
after pulling out the grip belt.
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To use as a Grip Belt again
1Attach the tip of the grip belt to the DVD Video
Camera (1).
Press down the lock cover in the direction of the arrow
so that the belt will not fall out (2).
Attaching Shoulder Belt
Attaching Lens Cap
Pass the provided string through the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part and pass it through the hole in the lens cap.
1Attach the lens cap string to lens cap.
Shorter side is for the lens cap.
2Attach the string to the attachment hole of DVD
Video Camera.
Detaching the grip belt makes things easier.
3Push both sides of cap inward and attach it over the
lens.
Note:
•Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD
Video Camera, to protect the lens.
•When recording, attach the lens cap to the grip belt by
hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for comfortable
shooting.
When using as a hand strap, you cannot attach the lens
cap to it.
Lock cover
Pass the Shoulder belt through
the Shoulder belt attachments.
Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
Push and fit
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Inserting Battery into Remote Controller
Insert the provided button type battery into remote controller.
1Slide the cover to remove it.
2Insert the button type battery with the positive R
terminal facing up.
3Slide the cover to close it.
Note:
The life of the button type battery is approximately one year.
If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with
remote controller: Replace the battery.
Removing Battery from Remote Controller
1While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery
out.
Warning:
•KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND
PETS.
•IF SWALLOWED CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT.
•BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED
PROPERLY. DO NOT RECHARGE, DISASSEMBLE OR
DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
Note:
•Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws.
Do not dispose of in fire.
•Do not short circuit the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers.
•Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.
Battery stopper
Battery stopper
While pushing
battery stopper
Warning:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions. Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or
inclnerate, Keep the Button-Type battery out of the
reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in
mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.
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lUsing Remote Controller
To operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote
controller, point it at the infrared receiver before pressing
buttons. If it does not work properly, do not forget to point
it at the receiver to repeat the action. The remote
controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).
Note:
•When using the remote controller, make sure that the
infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera is not exposed to
direct sunlight or any intense light. If the infrared receiver
is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from
remote controller, the DVD Video Camera cannot be
operated by remote controller.
•If there is an obstacle between the remote control and
infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera, remote control
may not be possible.
•Depending on the type of fluorescent lamp in the room,
the remote controller may not work properly.
Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
1Pull out the viewfinder.
2Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to
suit your eyesight.
Note:
•If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6” on
page 151.
•If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the
viewfinder will be off.
•Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is
pulled out.
10
10
15
15
Approx. 16 feet (5m)
Infrared
receiver
Pull out the
viewfinder.
Diopter control
8:00AM
SEP
30
2004
Caution:
Do not lift the DVD Video Camera by holding the
viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD
monitor comes off, the DVD Video Camera will fall.
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Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.
1Open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor has a spot where you can hook your
finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.
lRange of LCD monitor movement
The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately
90º.
If the LCD monitor is open 90°, the screen can be tilted
down by as much as 90°, and can also be tilted up and
turned up to 180° so the screen faces in the same direction
as the lens.
If the LCD monitor is turned 180° so the screen faces in
the same direction as the lens during recording, subject
image will also appear in the viewfinder as a mirror
image (left/right reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so that
you can easily see the screen .
Note:
•If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to
“Check 7” on page 151.
•Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º
before changing its vertical angle.
•Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor
turned approximately 180º in close contact with the DVD
Video Camera body: Doing this could cause the DVD
Video Camera and LCD monitor to become hot.
180
90
Hook your finger
90°
(Bottom)
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Closing LCD Monitor
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at a
right angle to the DVD Video Camera.
Close the LCD monitor, with the LCD screen facing
inward, until a click is heard.
Note:
•Be sure to return the LCD monitor to a right angles to the
DVD Video Camera before closing it. If the LCD monitor
is tilted or faces outward from the camera body, it cannot
be closed to the DVD Video Camera.
•If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD Video
Camera, no image will appear in the viewfinder.
Caution:
Do not lift the DVD Video Camera by holding the
viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD
monitor comes off, the DVD Video Camera will fall.
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Setting Date and Time
Set the current date and time so that the date and time at which you make a recording can be recorded
correctly.
The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.
1Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
2Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will
appear.
3Use the joystick to choose
“Date Setup” and then “Date
Set”.
4Tilt the joystick to the right.
The figure for the month will
be selected.
[The digit that is highlighted
first depends on the date
display format (set up in
Date Mode): The digit on the left end of the date
display will be highlighted first.]
Note:
After setting the figure for the month, tilt the joystick to
the right to select the digit to be set. If you press the
A button after selecting the figure for the month, the
screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of
the screen for setting day, year or time.
5Tilt the joystick to the left or
the right to select the digit
you want to set in sequence.
Tilt the joystick up or down
to select the number for
current date/time, and then
repeat step 5 to set the current date and time.
Note:
To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button.
6After setting the current date
and time, press the A
button.
The screen for verifying the
set date will appear.
7If the displayed date and time are correct, use the
joystick to choose “YES”, and then press the
Abutton.
The date and time will be set, and the DVD Video
Camera will enter recording pause mode.
Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.
Important Note:
This DVD Video Camera incorporates a rechargeable
battery to store the date and time in memory. If this
built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be
reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adaptor to DVD
Video Camera every 3 months, and leave it to charge
for at least 24 hours with the DVD Video Camera turned
off: The built-in battery will be charged.
MENU
Tilt up/down and left/right
to select, and then press
A to designate.
Ca
m
era Funct i ons Setup
Progra
m
AE : A u t o
W
hi te Bal. : Auto
Dig. Z
oom
: 40x
Wind Cut
:
O
ff
Wide
EIS :
O
n
ENTER RETURN
RAM
:
4:3
RAM
Da te Mode
ENTER RETURN
12: 00AM
Da t e Se t u p
Da t e Se t
JAN
1 2004
RAM
Da te Mode
ENTER RETURN
12: 00AM
Da t e Se t JAN
1 2004
Da t e Se t u p
RAM
8: 00AM
Da te Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t SEP
30
2004
Da t e Se t u p
ENTER RAM
SEP
30
2004 8 : 00A
M
Date set up?
YES NO
Da t e Se t
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Changing Display Format of Date and Time
You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year, or year/month/day. The time
display format will also change as follows:
1Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will appear.
2Use the joystick to choose
“Date Mode” on the “Date
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the Abutton.
The options will appear to
the right of “Date Mode”: The Zmark will be attached
to the currently selected option.
3Use the joystick to select the
desired date display format,
and then press the
Abutton.
The menu screen for setting date will be restored, and
the “Date Mode” will have been changed as you
designated.
4Press the MENU button to switch off the menu
screen.
Note:
If the date display format has been changed, the display
format during playback as well as during recording will also
be changed (See page 54).
Display format Example of display
M/D/Y 5:00PM
SEP 30 2004
D/M/Y 17:00
30. 9.2004
Y/M/D 17:00
2004. 9.30
RAM
M/D/ Y
Y/M/D
Da te Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t D/M/ Y
Da t e Se t u p RAM
Da te Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t
D/M/ Y
Da t e Se t u p
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About the Battery Pack
Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera
1Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform
on this DVD Video Camera and slide it upward until
a click is heard.
Note:
•Make sure that the battery pack is in the correct
orientation.
•Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached:
Incomplete attachment could cause the battery pack to
fall, resulting in damage.
Removing Battery Pack
After using the DVD Video Camera, remove the battery pack from it.
1Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom of
DVD Video Camera: The battery pack can be
removed.
2Slide the battery pack downward to remove it.
Note:
•For safety, be sure to turn the DVD Video Camera off
before attaching or removing the battery pack.
•Be careful not to drop the removed battery pack.
•If the battery remains attached, minute level current will
flow even if the DVD Video Camera is off, and the battery
pack will discharge.
Terminal
must
face up.
1
2
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lRecordable time with fully charged
battery pack (with no zoom
operation, etc.)
For your reference, the approximate DVD Video Camera
recordable time with fully charged battery pack [with
model CGA-DU14A]:
VDR-M50PP
VDR-M70PP
*1
The time in XTRA mode is only for reference: It varies
depending on recording contents.
*2
LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is used.
Continuous Recording (without zoom):
The continuous recording time of DVD Video Camera in
the left table shows the available recording time when the
DVD Video Camera is in the recording mode without
using any other function after recording is started. In
actual recording, the battery pack will discharge 2-3
times faster than this reference since the REC button and
zoom are being operated, and playback is performed.
Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged
battery pack is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model
CGA-DU14A], and prepare the type and number of
batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record
on the DVD Video Camera.
Note that the battery pack discharges faster in cold
places.
lThe time taken for charging the
battery pack is as follows
[at 77ºF (25 ºC)]
Note:
•See page 158 when charging is not possible.
•The charge time will vary depending on the remaining
battery level.
•During and after charging, the battery pack will be warm,
but this does not indicate a fault.
•If the following phenomena appear, the battery pack
may be dead: Replace it.
- Charging does not start within 10 seconds (the
CHARGE indicator does not light).
- The battery pack cannot be charged up to 75% if more
than 9 hours have elapsed after charging started.
- The battery pack cannot be fully charged if more than
5 hours have elapsed after it was charged to 75%.
•Charge the battery pack at ambient temperature 50°F to
86°F (10°C to 30°C): Charging at temperatures other
than this range could damage the battery pack.
Video
quality
mode
DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
XTRA*1 When using
viewfinder
approx. 140 min −
When using
LCD monitor
approx. 120 min −
FINE When using
viewfinder
approx. 140 min approx. 135 min
When using
LCD monitor
approx. 120 min approx. 115 min
STD When using
viewfinder
approx. 165 min approx. 160 min
When using
LCD monitor
approx. 135 min approx. 130 min
LPCM*2 When using
viewfinder −approx. 135 min
When using
LCD monitor −approx. 115 min
Video
quality
mode
DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
XTRA*1 When using
viewfinder
approx. 130 min −
When using
LCD monitor
approx. 110 min −
FINE When using
viewfinder
approx. 130 min approx. 125 min
When using
LCD monitor
approx. 110 min approx. 105 min
STD When using
viewfinder
approx. 150 min approx. 145 min
When using
LCD monitor
approx. 125 min approx. 120 min
LPCM*2 When using
viewfinder −approx. 125 min
When using
LCD monitor −approx. 105 min
CGA-DU14A
165 min
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Remaining Battery Level Indicator
When the battery pack is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen as follows:
Note:
•If you use the optional CGA-DU07A battery pack at low temperatures, “ ” may not appear, and the battery usable
time may be shorter.
•If you use the provided CGA-DU14A battery pack, the remaining level indicator “ ” may be displayed for an extended
period, and “ ” or “ ” may be displayed for a shorter period.
Efficient Use of Battery Pack
Charge battery pack immediately before using
DVD Video Camera:
The battery pack will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD Video Camera. If the battery
pack is left attached to DVD Video Camera, it will
consume a slight amount of power.
Important Note:
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the
battery pack shortly before using the DVD Video
Camera, usually on the day before you plan to use it.
Since the battery pack used for this DVD Video Camera
is free from the memory effect, you do not need to
completely discharge the battery pack before charging it.
When not using the DVD Video Camera for an
extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery pack
once a year, attach it to DVD Video Camera and use it up;
then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool place
again.
Store in cool place:
When you are not using the DVD Video Camera, remove
the battery pack and store it in a cool place. If you store
it in a place where the temperature is high, the battery life
will be shortened. Be especially sure not to store the
battery pack in an environment (in a closed vehicle) over
140°F (60°C): Neglecting this could damage the battery
pack.
Battery life:
Battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient
environment and how often the DVD Video Camera is
used. If the usable time of DVD Video Camera with a
fully charged battery pack is noticeably short, the battery
pack is probably dead: Purchase a new one.
Power save and discharge of battery pack:
It is recommended that you turn the DVD Video Camera
off in status other than recording, since even during
recording pause battery power is consumed at the same
level as during recording.
If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording pause
status continues for approximately 5 minutes, the DVD
Video Camera will automatically turn off.
To set or release power save, see “Turning DVD Video
Camera Off Automatically (Power Save)” on page 92.
Fully charged Nearly empty
Shows remaining level
(Blinks)
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Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor
It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera from a household AC outlet when
you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.
Note:
Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera. Using other AC adaptors could cause electric
shock or result in fire.
1Connect the power cable to AC adaptor.
2Plug the power cable into household AC outlet.
3Plug one end of DC cord into the DC output jack on
AC adaptor.
4Attach the other end of DC cord to the battery
attachment platform on DVD Video Camera.
Note:
The AC adaptor can be used around the world. An AC plug
adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need
one, purchase it from your distributor.
Power cable
AC adaptor
DC cord
AC 200-240V
AC Plug Adaptor (not supplied)
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Inserting and Removing Disc
Inserting Disc
1Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release
it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator
blinks, the cover of disc insertion compartment will
open slightly.
2Gently open the cover by hand until it stops.
3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc
guide until it stops.
Note that the recording/playback surface of disc must
face the inside of DVD Video Camera. The
orientation for inserting the disc into the disc guide is
also specific: load the disc correctly, referring to the
figure below.
•The disc exposed portion must face in the same
direction as the lens, as shown in figure.
•The recording/playback side must face the inside of
DVD Video Camera.
4Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on the
cover of disc insertion compartment, to close the
cover.
5Turn the DVD Video Camera on ( or ).
When “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the DVD Video
Camera is ready for recording.
lIdentifying recording/playback
sides of disc:
Single sided disc:
The recording/playback side is
opposite to the printed label.
Double-sided disc:
The recording/playback side of
“SIDE A” is opposite to the
“SIDE A” marked side.
The recording/playback side of
“SIDE B” is the “SIDE A”
marked side.
Disc cover
DISC EJECT
lever
PUSH CLOSE
portion
Disc guide
Correct
orientation
Incorrect orientation
“SIDE A” mark
The opposite side is
the “SIDE A”
recording/playback
side.
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Note:
•Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery
pack or AC adaptor is connected to DVD Video Camera.
•See page 74 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.
•If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to
“Check 4” on page 150.
•The disc insertion orientation is specific: Forcibly
inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the
DVD Video Camera or Round DVD Holder of disc.
•If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not close.
Never try to forcibly close the cover: This could cause
damage. Reinsert the disc properly.
•If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD Video Camera
with the printed label facing the inside, an error message
will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its
recording/playback side facing the inside. See “Error
Messages” on page 152.
•When using double-sided disc
Recording is possible on both sides of double-sided disc.
However, when recording or playback on one side is
finished, recording or playback will not move
automatically to the other side. Remove the disc once
from the DVD Video Camera, turn over the disc in Round
DVD Holder and insert it again for continued use.
lWhen using brand-new DVD-R disc
Recognition of the disc will
start.
The messages on the right will
appear in sequence by pressing
the A button between
messages.
When recording on this
DVD Video Camera:
When the first message
“Format the disc now?”
appears, choose “YES” and
then press the A button. The
disc will be automatically
formatted.
When formatting is complete,
“DVD-R disc, Video mode
cannot be changed” will appear
(See page 155): Press the A
button to erase the message.
Once formatted, a DVD-R disc
can no longer be recorded on by
a PC, even if it has not been
recorded on by this DVD Video
Camera.
Note:
See page 86 for movie quality mode.
When recording data from PC:
While the above messages are being displayed, press the
g button, or when message “Format the disc now?”
appears, choose “NO” and then press the A button.
If data from PC has not yet been recorded, the disc can be
made usable on this DVD Video Camera. When inserting
the disc into this DVD Video Camera, the same message
will appear: If you wish to use it on this DVD Video
Camera, choose “YES”.
Note:
Do not initialize a disc on which you wish to record data
created using the application MyDVD on PC.
NEXT
This disc must be formatted
before it can be used by
this camera.
For
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CANCEL
ENTER
Format the disc now?
For
m
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YES NO
NEXT
For
m
at Disc
CANCEL
Do not format this disc
if you want to record from
the PC connect ion terminal.
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Removing Disc
1Set the power switch to “OFF”
to turn the DVD Video Camera
off.
2Press down the DISC EJECT
lever once and release it.
In a moment, the cover of disc
insertion compartment will
open slightly.
3Gently open the cover until it
stops.
When the cover is fully open,
the disc will slightly come out
from the disc guide, and stop.
4Remove the disc.
Hold the top of Round
DVD Holder as shown in
the illustration and
gently pull it out.
Note:
Be careful not to touch the
exposed disc portion
when removing the disc.
5Gently push the section
indicated “PUSH CLOSE”
on the cover of disc insertion
compartment (on side) to
close the cover.
Note:
•Even after the DVD Video Camera is turned on, the disc
can be removed unless it is in recording status. Hold
down the DISC EJECT lever for approximately 2
seconds, and then release it to remove the disc. (The
DISC EJECT indicator on the LCD screen will blink.) It is
recommended that you turn the DVD Video Camera off
before inserting or removing disc to prevent
misoperation.
•Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC
adaptor during removal of the disc or until power is
completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not
open. If this happens, reattach the battery pack or AC
adaptor, push down the DISC EJECT lever once, and
then release it.
•Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or
DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could
cause malfunctions.
•Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video
Camera off.
•When inserting or removing the disc, be careful not to
touch the inside of DVD Video Camera [especially, the
lens of laser pickup (see “Terminology” on page 148 )].
•When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged
battery pack or AC adaptor to the DVD Video Camera:
The disc cover will not open unless the DVD Video
Camera is powered.
DISC EJECT
When grasping the holder,
avoid the exposed disc
portion.
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Inserting and Removing Card
1Turn the DVD Video Camera off.
2Open the cover of card
insertion slot.
3Insert card with its contacts
inward until it locks.
Removing Card
Push the center of card edge:
The card will come out so that
it can be held by fingers.
4Close the cover of card
insertion slot.
Note:
Do not push the label pasting
portion of SD Memory Card when
removing it: Doing so could
damage the SD Memory Card.
When you close the cover, be sure
not to insert the grip belt into the
insertion slot. If you insert the grip
belt into the insertion slot, the
insertion slot will be damaged.
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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:
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.
•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.
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 switch
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD ACCESS
indicator
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Recording Movie
1Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
Set the power switch to “ ” to turn the DVD Video
Camera on.
After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform
the subsequent operations:
2Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).
If using the viewfinder, pull it out.
3Press the REC button.
The “m” mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen will change to the “n” mark, and
recording will start.
During recording, the recording indicator on the front
of the DVD Video Camera will light.
Pressing REC again during recording will set the
DVD Video Camera to recording pause mode.
4When recording is finished, turn the DVD Video
Camera off.
Note:
•See “Check 1” on page 150 when recording movie is not
possible.
•See “Check 4” on page 150 if it takes some time before
recording is possible.
•See “Check 5” on page 151 if the DVD Video Camera
does not operate.
•See page 54 for on-screen information display.
•It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from
which recorded contents can be deleted.
•Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone
on the front of DVD Video Camera: Take care that this
microphone is not blocked.
•You can press the REC button immediately after the DVD
Video Camera enters recording pause mode, but no
further recording can be made while “DISC ACCESS” is
being displayed.
Recording will restart after the message disappears.
•Do not turn power off while message “DISC ACCESS” is
being displayed.
•Take care that power is not interrupted while the
ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking.
•The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately
3 seconds.
•See page 93 for setting of Record LED (recording
indicator) On/Off.
•For various functions available during recording, see
“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 80.
•Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio that
cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
•The power switch can be changed even during recording,
but the operation will not be changed.
•Each time the DVD Video Camera enters the recording
pause mode, the counter display will be reset to
“0:00:00”.
•When using DVD-R disc, do not perform the following, or
data on the disc may not be read:
- Using another device, doing additional recording on
DVD-R disc first recorded on this DVD Video Camera
- Using this DVD Video Camera, doing additional
recording on DVD-R disc recorded on another device
•It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to (to
the left) to prevent the power switch in the “ ” position
from accidentally moving to “ ”.
Before You Begin •Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD Video Camera.
Power switch
Pressing REC once will
start recording;
pressing it once again
will temporarily stop
recording.
ACCESS/PC indicator
REC button
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Recording Stills
Note:
Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and
card.
1Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
When using DVD-RAM disc:
Set the power switch to “ ”.
When using card:
Set the power switch to “ ”.
After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the
subsequent operations:
2Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).
3Press the REC button.
The DVD Video Camera automatically focuses on
the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is
selected).
The screen will be black, and then the recorded still
will be displayed. When the “m” mark appears, you
can proceed with the next recording; while “DISC
ACCESS” or “CARD ACCESS” is being displayed,
you cannot proceed with the next recording.
4Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video
Camera off.
Turn power off only after message “DISC ACCESS”
disappears.
Note:
•See “Size and Quality of Photos” on page 33 for details
about photos on card.
•See “Check 2” on page 150 if recording photos is not
possible.
•Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while
the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
•With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which
recording is possible will be different for movie and still.
•The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter
speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800
and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low
Light) depending on subject brightness.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
Power switch
REC button
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Compensating for Backlight
1Press the BACK LIGHT button during recording.
The backlight correction icon will appear.
Note:
•Pressing the BACK LIGHT button will alternate backlight
setting between on and off.
•The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
When subject is lit from behind , this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.
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On-Screen Information
Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.
Information Display during Recording
1. Recording mode
:Movie
: Still with disc
: Still with card
*1: External input still with disc (field)
*1: External input still with disc (frame)
*1: External input still with card (field)
*1: External input still with card (frame)
2. e Program AE
No display : Auto
b:Sports
c:Portrait
d: Spotlight
e: Surf & Snow
f:Low Light
j White balance
No display : Auto
h:Set
i: Outdoor
j: Indoor
n Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)
No display : EIS OFF
n:EIS ON
o Manual focus
No display : Autofocus
o: (display in English or German): Manual
focus
: (display in French or Italian):
Manual focus
: (display in Spanish): Manual focus
3. Backlight compensation
No display : Backlight compensation OFF
m: Backlight compensation ON
4. Wind Cut (only in movie recording mode)
No display : Wind Cut OFF
:Wind Cut ON
Wide mode*2
No display: Wide mode 4:3
:Wide mode 16:9
External flash*2 [when Video Flash (sold
separately) is attached] (only in still recording mode)
A: Emits light automatically (AUTO)
: Always emits light
: No light emission
5. Self timer (only in still recording mode)
No display : Self timer OFF
q10 : Self timer ON (count is from 10 seconds)
6. External Input
LIN :AV input
SIN
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7. Recording status
n: During recording
m: During recording pause
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8. Zoom
W
(Digital Zoom: Off)
X
(Digital Zoom: 40×)
Y
[Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP),
240× (VDR-M70PP), only in movie
recording mode]
9. Exposure correction
10. FULL AUTO indicator
11. Warning message
12. Disc/Card type
I: DVD-RAM
K: DVD-R
J: DVD-RAM (write-protected)
M: DVD-R disc already finalized on this
DVD Video Camera
N: DVD-R disc finalized on a device other
than this DVD Video Camera
O: SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard
P: Locked SD Memory Card
No display*4
13. Movie recording quality (only when using disc)
XTRA : Image quality prioritized (only when
using DVD-RAM disc)
LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when using
DVD-R disc)
FINE : Standard
STD : Recording time prioritized
Still recording quality (only when using card)
FINE : High quality
NORM : Standard
ECO : Number of recordable stills is prioritized
14. Movie recording time (only in movie recording
mode)
15. Remaining space on disc/card*5
REM XX MIN*6 : Remaining recordable minutes
during movie recording
REM XX*7 : Number of remaining recordable
still images during still recording
16. Remaining battery level
w(full charge)
x
y
z(low remaining charge)
17. Brightness/Color density of LCD screen or Volume
:
The volume can be adjusted during external input
and playback.
18. Current date/time
*1 Appears only with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in PHOTO recording mode.
*2 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP.
*3 When no disc or card is in the DVD Video Camera, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected disc or
locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted.
*4 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD Video Camera is inserted
*5 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-R disc.
*6 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time.
*7 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: The decreasing number may not be correct, depending
on recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).
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lSwitching the information display mode
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
Press the DISPLAY button.
The full and minimum display modes will alternate.
•Full display mode: All types of information will appear.
•Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 54) and
recording status (see 7 on page 54) will appear. If the DVD Video
Camera has warning information, a warning message will appear.
Note:
The DVD Video Camera does not record the date and time as a part of the image. However, this information during
recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback (See
“Information Display during Playback” on page 63).
lDisplay when recording an image of yourself
When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the
operating status will appear, and in addition, the battery remaining level will blink
when the battery pack has almost no remaining charge.
The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give a warning message
to user. The message can be checked by returning the LCD monitor 180° to the
original position from the position in which the LCD screen was facing the same
direction as the lens.
*:The disc has almost no free space.
Q:Write-protected disc or locked card is loaded.
N:You are attempting to record a still on DVD-R disc.
No display :Disc or card that cannot be used has been loaded.
l:The disc or card is full, or you are attempting to
record a copy-guarded image.
Note:
•If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and right
reversed).
•If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.
•Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD
screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen.
Operating status/
warning message
Battery remaining
level
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Zooming
This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 18- (on VDR-M50PP) or 10- (on VDR-M70PP)
power zoom and digital zoom.
If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control
side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital
zoom will be activated midway (when optical 18-power
is exceeded on VDR-M50PP or optical 10-power is
exceeded on VDR-M70PP). You can set the digital zoom
up to 40x in photo mode, and 40x and 500x (on VDR-
M50PP) or 240x (on VDR-M70PP).
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Dig. Zoom” on the
“Camera Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
2Choose the desired
magnification, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom
bar.
*500x will appear on VDR-M50PP; 240x will appear
on VDR-M70PP.
Note:
•Dig. Zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the
DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote
controller to switch the digital zoom setting: Pressing the
button during movie recording will switch the setting
between “Off”, “40×” and “500x” (on VDR-M50PP) or
“240x” (on VDR-M70PP): Pressing the button during still
recording will switch between “Off” and “40×”.
•If you set zoom to 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-
M70PP) when recording still, digital zoom will be up to
40×.
•When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of
focus.
•When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be
rougher.
•When using card, zooming only up to 40× is possible,
even when “500x” (on VDR-M50PP) or “240x” (on VDR-
M70PP) or “40×” has been chosen.
•If the power switch is set to “ ” with DVD-RAM disc
loaded, zooming only up to 40x is possible, even when
“500x” (on VDR-M50PP) or “240x” (on VDR-M70PP) has
been chosen.
•When you record pictures, with 10x or more of
magnification, the DVD Video Camera is susceptible to
shake. We recommend using a tripod (only for VDR-
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Digital zoom range
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W:Recording wide area
(wide-angle)
T: Recording enlarged
image (telephoto)
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Macro Recording
Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as
approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.
1Aim the DVD Video Camera at the subject, and press
down the zoom lever to “W” control side.
Note:
•Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused,
depending on the distance to the subject. In this case,
move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.
•The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro
recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional
lighting.
Using Conversion Lens (Optional-User Provided)
Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. Use
conversion lenses with the following filter diameter.
VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm
Remove the lens hood on the top surface of lens, and then attach the conversion lens over the lens.
Note:
•Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.
•The four corners of screen may be dim depending on the
conversion lens used.
(Attach)
Conversion lensLens hood
(Remove)
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Playing Back
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Playing Back
1Press A button in recording pause mode.
The DVD Video Camera will enter the playback
mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be
played back.
When playback is finished, the DVD Video Camera
will enter pause mode at the last image on disc.
If playback pause mode continues for as long as 5
minutes, the DVD Video Camera will automatically
return to recording pause mode.
2Press the g button.
Playback will stop, and recording pause mode will be
restored.
Note:
•During playback of movie, playback sound will be heard
from the speaker. Adjust the sound volume using the
volume control buttons ((, )).
•You can play back the audio recorded in Dolby AC 3 (2ch).
•To temporarily stop playback, press the A button.
Press the A button again to restart playback.
•Even if you stop playback midway and immediately start
recording again, the new image will be recorded after the
last scene on disc or card (the previous images will not be
overwritten).
•Image data edited on PC or certain types of image data
may not be displayed on this DVD Video Camera.
•Image data recorded on another camcorder may not be
playable on this DVD Video Camera.
•Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it
may take some time for the playback image to appear.
•Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while
the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
Before You Begin • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P. 46, 49).
•Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P. 50).
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Playback from Start of Disc or Card
Use the Go To function (P. 62) or Disc Navigation
function (P. 95) to play back from the start of disc or card.
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Search Playback of Movie
During playback, tilt the joystick right or left and hold it:
Search playback will start.
Hold to right : Scenes will be visually scanned
forward
Hold to left : Scenes will be visually scanned
backward
Release the joystick when you find the desired image:
Normal playback will start from that point.
Note:
•When you skip or search scenes from playback or
playback pause, the screen will be dark briefly.
•See “Check 3” on page 150 if search playback does not
operate normally.
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Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie
During playback pause, tilt the joystick: Frame advance,
frame back or slow playback will start.
Tilt right once : Picture will advance
one frame.
Tilt left once : Picture will go back
one frame.
Hold right : Forward slow playback
Hold left : Reverse slow playback
After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the
DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode.
Note:
•In forward slow, a rapidly moving subject image may be
distorted.
•The intervals for playing back frames in frame advance/
frame back/slow playback are as follows:
Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03 seconds
Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 seconds
•No sound will be heard during search playback or slow
playback.
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Skip Playback of Movie
During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the
start of desired scene.
Tilt down once : To skip to the first image of the
scene following the one being
played back, and start playback.
Tilt up once : To return to the first image of the
scene being played back, and start
playback.
Hold down : To continuously locate the
beginnings of scenes, starting
from the scene following the scene
being played back. When the
desired image appears, release the
joystick: Playback will start from
that point.
Hold up : To continuously locate the
beginnings of scenes backward,
starting from the scene preceding
the scene currently being played
back. When the desired image
appears, release the joystick:
Playback will start from that point.
Note:
•If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the
DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode at
the beginning of the located scene.
•Tilting down in the last scene on disc will set the DVD
Video Camera to playback pause mode at the last image.
•See “Check 3” on page 150 if skip playback does not
operate normally.
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Playing Back Stills
Tilt the joystick up or down during playback to quickly
play back stills in sequence.
Tilt down once : To display stills one by one
forward
Tilt up once : To display stills one by one
backward
[When using disc]
Releasing the joystick will start continuous playback.
[When using card]
When the joystick is released, the photo at that point will
be displayed, and then the DVD Video Camera will enter
playback pause mode.
Set the slide show function for continuous display (P.
129).
Portion being played back
Tilt up twice Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice
Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
Portion being played back
Tilting up the joystick at a portion several seconds from
the start of scene being played back will return to the
start of the scene preceding that being played back.
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Jumping to Specified Point (Go To)
1Press the MENU button
during playback.
2Choose the option (point you
want to go to), and then press
the A button.
Top :To go to the start, and enter playback pause.
End :To go to the end of last scene, and enter
playback pause.
Specify :To go to a specified point and enter
playback pause. See the following for
details.
lSpecifying the point to view
1Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then press the
A button.
The screen for specifying the point to go to will
appear.
2Use the joystick to select the desired time of chosen
point.
Tilt up : To select the start.
Tilt down : To select the end.
Tilt left or right :
–Press once: To move the cursor in 10-
second units (1-still units for
card)
–Hold down: To move the cursor in 1-
minute units (10-still units
for card)
3Press the A button to enter the selection.
The DVD Video Camera will go to the specified point
and enter playback pause mode.
Pressing A again will start playback.
To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press the g
button before going to the specified point.
Note:
•If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc Navigation
function or SELECT button, choosing “Top” will jump to
the beginning of selected scenes (P. 123).
•When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of
selected scenes will appear in the “total recording time”
display.
•With card, the number of stills will appear at the “TOP”,
“CURRENT”, “END” and “GO TO” indicators.
•The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.
Go T o
RAM
ENTER RETURN
End
Spec i f y
To p
Go
To
TOP END ENTER CANCEL
GO TO
0:00:00 0:24:240:03:26
0:03:26
TOP ENDCURRENT
Position of currently
played back image
Total recording time of
all selected scenes
Cursor
Cursor position
Go
To
TOP END ENTER CANCEL
TOP
GO TO
ENDCURRENT
0:00:00
0:00:00 0:24:240:03:26
(When the start of scene is selected)
Cursor at current image position.
Cursor at (GO TO) position.
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On-Screen Information Display
Information Display during Playback
Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing.
lSwitching the information display
mode
Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display
mode of on-screen information.
When using disc:
When using card:
*1 (movie), (still with disc) or (still with
card)
*2678 Program or 12345 Play List
*3Number of program or play list being played back (not
displayed when all programs are being played back)
*4Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 55.
*5Y:Will appear when each function is specified
“On”
*6a:Standard playback
b:Playback pause
c:Forward search playback
d:Reverse search playback
e:Forward skip playback
f:Reverse skip playback
g:Forward frame advance
h:Reverse frame back
:Forward slow playback
:Reverse slow playback
Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 59 for
instructions on how to operate.
The “j” mark will appear on the first image on disc.
The “i” mark will appear on the last image on disc.
•Recording date/time display: Shows the date/time
when recording was started. Even when playback
starts, the date/time display will not advance.
•No display: No information will appear. However,
when the playback operation mode is switched, the
symbol (q) will appear for approx. 3 seconds.
Note:
See “Using Disc Navigation” on page 95 and later for
explanation on program and play list.
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No display Playback information
display
Recording date/time
RAM
00606 0:00:16
Recording mode*1
Scene No. Repeat play*5
Program No. or Play List No.*3
Program or Play List*2
Counter
Disc type*4
Playback
operation*6
003 100—0003
Recording mode*1
Scene No. File name Lock*5
DPOF*5
Playback operation*6
Slide Show*5
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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD Video Camera usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually
focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
Focusing during Recording
This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus).
When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
•On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity
•On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity
1Press the FOCUS button during recording.
“MF” will appear on the screen.
2Press the zoom lever down to “T” control side to
zoom in on subject.
3Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the focus, while
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
Note:
•Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus
and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear
on the screen.
•Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually
focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W”
control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom
lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.
•Manual focus setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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Manual Focus icon
Adjust with ) and
( buttons
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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 64):
Objects not in
the center of
screen
Objects
moving rapidly
Object behind
glass with
water droplets,
dirt on it
Objects that
are far and
near at the
same time
Objects with
little variation
in brightness,
such as white
wall
Dark objects
Night view
Objects lit by
neon sign,
spotlight, etc.
which glares or
emits strong
light
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Adjusting Exposure Manually
The DVD Video Camera usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the
exposure depending on the recording conditions.
1Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.
The exposure indicator will appear on the screen.
2Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the exposure while
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
Note:
•Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no
indication will appear on the screen.
•The exposure setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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Using Auto Function
Pressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.
1Press the AUTO button.
“FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of
DVD Video Camera for several seconds.
The following settings will reset to defaults:
Function When setting
full auto Page
Program AE Auto 80
White balance Auto 81
Exposure Auto 66
Focus Auto 64
FULL AUTO
FULL AUTO
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Using External Microphone
Connect external microphone (optional-user provided) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Video Camera.
Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone,
see “Major Specifications” on page 165.
Note:
This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from Video Camera).
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Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP)
(See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 145)
When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject is lit
from rear, it is recommended that you use the optional
VW-FLH3 Video Flash* (P. 145): Refer to the
instruction manual of Video Flash for use.
* Unusable on VDR-M50PP.
Note:
•The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter
speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800
and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low
Light) depending on subject brightness (P. 8 0 ).
•When you use Video Flash with AUTO mode, “( A” will
always be displayed.
•An aim of an available range of Video Flash is about
1 - 4 m.
•See “Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)” on
page 87 if you want to change the still quality mode.
•However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if
the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that you
illuminate a subject when recording in a dark place.
•When you use accessories for hot shoe, the power is
supplied by this DVD Video Camera.
A/V
MIC
To ex te r n al
microphone jack
Setting of
Video Flash
On-screen
information
Manner of
emitting light
AUTO A Automatically
emits light in dark
place or in a place
lit from rear.
ON Always emits light
regardless of
brightness.
OFF No light emission.
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Viewing on TV Screen
Connecting to a TV
Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to a TV as follows:
* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.
Note:
•Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback.
•Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is
turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling (see
“Terminology” on page 148) from the TV speakers.
•Carefully connect the input and output cables to the
corresponding connections on the device the DVD Video
Camera is being used with.
A/V
MIC
To AV input/output jack
AV/S input/output cable
(provided)
To video/
audio input
jacks
Red
To S-video
input jack*
White
Yellow
S-VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
LR
VIDEOAUDIO
LR
VIDEOAUDIO
Stereo Type with
S-VIDEO Jack
Stereo Type Monaural Type
Red White
Red
Ye l l o wWhite
White
Ye l l o w
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Viewing on TV Screen
1Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input
connection the DVD Video Camera is connected to.
This is often refered to as “line”.
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch
the TV input.
2Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
The image that the DVD Video Camera is viewing
will appear on the TV screen.
You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of the DVD Video Camera.
3Perform playback, recording or editing.
You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc
Navigation while viewing on TV screen.
Note:
•Adjust the sound volume on TV.
•The infrared remote controller is useful when operating
the DVD Video Camera while viewing an image on TV
screen.
•Information that the DVD Video Camera is recording will
appear on the TV screen: You can also display only part
of information or switch off the display. Refer to “Setting
OSD Output On or Off (On-Screen Display)” on page 90,
and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display
status.
•When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will
appear on TV screen.
•If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and set
the TV to wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation display
may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this happens,
turn off the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV
instruction manual for turning off the wide mode).
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Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player
You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 148) or DVD player that conforms to 8 cm
DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Note, however, that such
DVD-RAM discs are not compatible with all DVD video recorders and all DVD players.
1Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder (See page
73).
2Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/player
and play it back.
See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/
player.
Note:
•Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized into
a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data may be
damaged.
•When playing back disc on another device, the Disc
Navigation display will be different from the one on this
DVD Video Camera.
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To Customers who Have a DVD Video Recorder with a
hard disk
lThe following is possible using the hard disk of DVD video recorder:
1 Writing the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc in
DVD Video Camera to hard disk of DVD video
recorder.
2Dubbing the images recorded on hard disk to a DVD-
RAM disc or brand-new DVD-R disc.
(See the Operating Instructions of DVD video
recorder for details.)
Note when recording to hard disk of DVD
video recorder
•Use video-only recorded discs.
•Depending on the DVD video recorder you are using,
a disc with only photos or a disc on which photos and
videos are mixed may not be recordable to the hard
disk.
•No images recorded on a DVD-R disc on this Video
Camera can be recorded to a hard disk.
•If your DVD video recorder has a card slot, you can
write the photos recorded on a card on this Video
Camera to disc or hard disk, so it is recommended that
you record photos on card using this Video Camera.
[Creating a Video-only disc] (Use procedure A or B)
A. Delete all photos on disc using Video Camera (See
page 101).
•Be sure to use this DVD Video Camera to delete
images: If you use the DVD video recorder to
delete images, the images remaining on disc
cannot be recorded to hard disk.
B. Use the Disc Navigation menu of DVD Video
Camera to copy photos to card, and then delete those
photos from the disc (See page 108).
•You can also connect the DVD Video Camera and
DVD video recorder via the provided AV/S input/
output cable to record images to hard disk. Note,
however, that the image quality will be slightly
inferior.
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Playback on DVD Player
1Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc.
You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD
player: See page 127.
No further data can be recorded on finalized disc.
Note:
Use this DVD Video Camera to finalize the DVD-R disc
recorded on the DVD Video Camera.
2Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
See “Removing from/and Replacing in Round DVD
Holder” on page 73.
3Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back.
See the instruction manual for DVD player.
Note:
•See “Terminology” on page 148 for linear PCM recording.
•DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera can be
played back on Panasonic DVD players, but playback on
all DVD players is not guaranteed.
•Playback may not be possible on some DVD players, or
it may depend on the recording status of DVD-R discs: In
such cases, play back the DVD-R disc on this DVD Video
Camera.
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Removing from/and Replacing in Round DVD Holder
You can remove a DVD-RAM or a DVD-R disc used in this DVD Video Camera from Round DVD Holder and use
the uncovered disc in DVD player, DVD-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM or
8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet.
The following explains the procedure for removing the disc from and replacing it in the Round DVD Holder made
by Panasonic.
It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is finished, in
order to avoid getting dirt on disc.
Note:
Using discs removed from holders on various devices may not always be possible.
How to Remove Disc
1Hold the Round DVD
Holder with SIDE A facing
up. While pushing the two
release levers in the direction
of arrows (1) marked on
holder, slowly open SIDE A
of the holder in the direction
of arrows (2), taking care not
to drop the disc.
2Without touching the
recording/playback surface,
hold the disc edge and center
hole to remove it.
1
1
2
2
SIDE A mark
Release
levers
Do not open
more than 90°.
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Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder
1Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace
the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label
surface facing up, taking care not to touch the disc
surface.
2Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it
to lock the release levers at positions (3).
When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes Off
1Push the hinged portion of the holder piece marked
SIDE A with thumb and middle finger, and warp it in
the direction of arrows (4).
2Fit the hinged portion of the other holder piece into
the warped hinge portion.
Note:
•Handle the disc carefully so that no scratches, dirt,
fingerprints or dust adheres to the recording/playback
surface.
•When not using the Round DVD Holder, store it in a case:
Do not leave a bare holder as is.
•Be careful of dropping or impact: If you drop the Round
DVD Holder, the disc may pop out.
•Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force.
Disc Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to lightly wipe off any dust, dirt, etc.
adhering to disc, as shown in the figure. Never use
solvent. Do not use thinner, water, anti-static spray, etc.
to clean disc.
3
3
SIDE A
mark
OPEN marks
SIDE A mark side or
Label surface
4
SIDE A mark side Hinged portions
Approx. 90°
Use soft lint-free cloth to
clean from inner to outer
circumference in axial
direction, or use puffer to
blow dust off disc, like on
camera lens.
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Recording (Dubbing) Images
Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Device
You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD Video Camera.
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other AV device as follows:
1Set the input source on the
DVD Video Camera to
“LINE (L IN)”.
Switch the input referring to
“Input Source” on page 88.
Choose “S LINE” to input
S-VIDEO signal (Only for VDR-M70PP).
2Turn on the connected device, and start playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of this DVD Video Camera.
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start on this DVD Video Camera.
The operation of this line-input recording is the same
as for recording movie.
Note:
•If you operate the DVD Video Camera connected to
another device, always power the DVD Video Camera
from household AC outlet using the AC adaptor.
•With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you to
record clearer images.
•The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input.
•Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from
the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise to
enter the recorded image.
•The recorded contents can be played back in the same
manner as when playing back camera images recorded
on this DVD Video Camera.
•Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or
card. See “Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input)” on page 88 for details, and “Recording
Stills” on page 52 for how to record still images.
•The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA”
whenever DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-
guard signal to protect the copyright, except for images
recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. “COPY
PROTECTED” appears in these images: They cannot be
recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD
video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of digital
satellite broadcasts, etc.
•If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD Video
Camera is present - even in images recorded on the DVD
Video Camera for personal enjoyment without copy-
guard signal - the input image may not be recorded
normally.
•If the input signal is interrupted by switching the channel
on TV or switching the signal using video selector (see
“Terminology” on page 148), normal recording cannot be
performed.
Before You Begin
•Before connecting this DVD Video Camera to another device, be sure to
turn both devices off.
•Insert a recordable disc or card in this DVD Video Camera (see P. 28, 31).
A/V
MIC
To AV input/output jack
AV/S input/output cable
(provided)
To video/
audio output
jacks
Red
White
Signal flow
* If you are using VDR-M70PP and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack,
you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable.
To S-video
output jack*
Yellow
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Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras
You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc or card in DVD Video Camera. Use the AV/S input/
output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other video camera.
*1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD Video Camera can be directly connected to some video
cameras.
*2: For relay adapters, JVC VZ-97 (a set of 3 adapters) and Audio-Technica ATL4C32M and PGF-517 (a set of 2
adapters) are generally available.
*3: If the video camera to be connected has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera
(VDR-M70PP only).
1Set the input source on the
DVD Video Camera to
“LINE (L IN)”.
Switch the input referring to
“Input Source” on page 88.
Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal (Only
for VDR-M70PP).
2Turn on the connected device, and start playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of this DVD Video Camera.
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start on this DVD Video Camera.
The operation of this line-input recording is the same
as for recording movie.
Note:
•With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you to
record clearer images.
•Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from
the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise to
enter the recorded image.
•Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or
card. See “Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input)” on page 88 for details, and “Recording
Stills” on page 52 for how to record still images.
A/V
MIC
To S-VIDEO output jack of
video camera, etc.
8mm video camera, VHS
video camera, etc.
3 relay adapters
(generally available) *2
Signal flow
AV/S input/output cable (provided)
*1
*3
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Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices
You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD Video Camera, onto other video devices.
Use Disc Navigation to create a play list by selecting desired scenes of those recorded on this DVD Video Camera
(P.116).
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to another video device as shown in
the following figure:
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4Use the “Start PlayList” screen to select the play list
to be recorded (dubbed), and then press the record
button on the connected device: The DVD Video
Camera will start playback and the recording device
will record (dub) it.
Note:
•Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer images.
•Audio is heard from the speaker: If the volume is too high,
noise may enter the dubbed image.
•Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video
Camera from household AC outlet to prevent battery
power from shutting off during recording on another video
device.
A/V
MIC
Signal flow
To AV input/output
jack
AV/S input/output
cable (provided)
To video/audio
input jacks
Red
To S-VIDEO
input jack of
VCR, etc.*
* If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera.
Yellow
White
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Advanced Techniques
This section explains various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera.
Understanding Flow of Menus
Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear.
Tilt the joystick up, down, to the left or the right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the
option.
The screens used here to explain menus are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not appear when
a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted.
<Interpreting Setup Screen>
Spor ts
Por t r a i t
Spo t l i ght
Surf&Snow
Low L i ght
Auto
RAM
Progra
m
AE
W
hi te Bal.
Dig. Zoo
m
Wind Cut
EIS
ENTER RETURN
Camera Funct i ons Setup
Wide
Display of selected
setup item
Selection of setup items
S: Camera Functions
Setup
T: Record Functions
Setup
:Date Setup
V: LCD Setup
W: Initial Setup
Functions settable
WIDE mode will not appear on VDR-M50PP.
When “Wide 16:9” is specified, black bands will appear across
the top and bottom of screen.
* The menu screen, the screen for playing back images
recorded with “Wide 4:3” specified, and Disc Navigation
screen are not set to Wide screen mode.
Display of disc or card
being used (P. 55)
Settable
Options
Guide display
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lFlow of Menus
Refer to page indicated for details about each function.
Camera Functions Setup
Program AE (P. 80)
White balance (P. 81)
EIS (P. 83)
Digital zoom (P. 57)
Wind Cut (P. 83)
Wide*1 (P. 84)
*1 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP. Displayed on VDR-
M70PP only for movies using DVD-RAM disc.
Recording Functions Setup
Movie quality*2 (P. 86)
Input selection (P. 88)
External still input*3 (P. 88)
Self-timer*4 (P. 89)
On-screen information display
output *5(P. 90)
*2: The quality mode will appear when using card (P. 87)
*3: Displayed when DVD-RAM disc (PHOTO mode) or
card is used, and input selection is set to external
signal or S external signal.
*4: Displayed only with stills
*5: Displayed only when input source is set to
“CAMERA”
Date Setup
Display format (P. 41)
Date setting (P. 40)
LCD Setup
Brightness (P. 91)
Color density (P. 91)
Initial Setup
Beep (P. 92)
Power Save (P. 92)
Recording LED (P. 93)
Language selection (P. 93)
Reset (P. 94)
You can use the joystick on DVD Video Camera to select various setting options in menu.
Note:
•Pressing the MENU button during recording will not work.
•The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx.
1 minute without any operation.
•With VDR-M70PP, if the MENU button is pressed with a
still image displayed, the size of the image will change.
Pressing the MENU button again will restore the original
image size.
Ca
m
era Func t i ons Se tup
On
Au t o
RAM
Progra
m
AE :
W
hi te Bal. :
Dig. Zoom :
W
ind
Cut :
EIS :
ENTER RETURN
40x
Of f
Au t o
:
4:3
Wide
Record Funct i ons Setup
RAM
V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE
I npu t Source : CAMERA
S e l f T i me r : O f f
OSD Ou t pu t : On
PHOTO I n p u t : F i e l d
ENTER RETURN
Date Se t up
RAM
Da t e Se t
Dat e Mode : M/D/Y
ENTER RETURN
LCD Setup
RAM
Co l or L e v e l
Brightness
ENTER RETURN
Initial Setup
RAM
Reset
La nguage : Eng l i s h
ENTER RETURN
Beep : O n
Po
w
er Save : Of f
Record LED : On
Ca
m
era Func t i ons Se tup
On
Au t o
RAM
Progra
m
AE :
W
hi te Bal. :
Dig. Zoom :
EIS :
ENTER RETURN
40x
Au t o
W
ind
Cut : Of f
Wide
:
4:3
Record Funct i ons Setup
RAM
V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE
I npu t Source : CAMERA
OSD Ou t pu t : On
ENTER RETURN
Spor ts
Portrait
Spo t l i gh t
Sur f &Snow
Low L i gh t
Auto
RAM
Progra
m
AE
W
hi te Bal.
Dig. Zoom
W
ind
Cut
EIS
ENTER RETURN
Camera Func t i ons Setup
Wide
or
or
Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu.
To return to the previous screen, press the C button.
Pressing the MENU button again will cause the menu screen to
disappear.
Press the MENU button.
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Setting Up Camera Functions
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode)
This DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for
optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment
or purpose of filming.
1Press the MENU button, use the joystick to choose
“Program AE” on the “Camera Functions Setup”
screen, and then press the A button.
The options will appear to the right of “Program AE”.
2Use the joystick to choose
the desired option, and then
press the A button: The
selected option will be set.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
Note:
•You can check the selected AE mode on the on-screen
information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto
mode.
•The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory
even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
a Auto : The DVD Video Camera automatically judges
the subject and surrounding environment for optimum
recording.
Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly
moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the
image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode for
recording.
Portrait : Creates a shallow depth of field so that the
person or subject appears against a softened background.
Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the subject, as
in a wedding or on stage.
Surf & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection of light is
intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski
slope.
Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place
even with decreased lighting: However, an after-image
will appear with a moving subject.
Note that the Low Light mode cannot be used when the
recording quality mode is STD.
If there is difficulty in automatically focusing subject
image, adjust the focus manually.
Before You Begin •See page 79 for how to set.
•No menu screen appears with external input.
MENU
Tilt up/down and left/right
to select, and then press
A to designate.
Camera Func t i ons Setup
Spor ts
Portrait
Spo t l i gh t
Sur f &Snow
Low L i gh t
Auto
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Adjusting Color (White Balance)
This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the color
of subject. Change the white balance setting depending
on the recording conditions.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “White Bal.” on the
“Camera Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
2Choose the desired option,
and then press the A
button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
•The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-
screen information.
•In Set mode, resetting will be necessary when the DVD
Video Camera is turned off. (All other modes of the white
balance will be stored in memory.)
•If “Input Source: LINE” or “S LINE” has been specified,
you cannot use the “Set” mode of white balance (P. 88).
lSetting white balance manually
1Point the DVD Video
Camera at a white
object so that it fills the
screen. Use an object
that is not transparent.
If the object that fills
the screen is not
focused, correct the
focus using “Manual
Focus”, P. 64.
2Press the MENU
button, choose “White
Bal.”, “Set”, and then press
the A button.
3Hold A pressed until the
“h“ indicator changes from
blinking to a steady light.
When the “h“ indicator
lights, the white balance
setting will be complete.
4Press the g button to end the
setting.
Note:
•It is recommended that you specify “Dig. Zoom: Off” (See
page 57) before setting white balance.
•Do not use a colored object when setting white balance:
The appropriate tint cannot be set.
•The white balance cannot be set when the digital zoom is
engaged or under low light: The “h” indicator will blink
at this time.
•If the white balance that was manually set before is kept,
the “h” indicator will blink (re-setting the white balance
will change the “h” indicator to a steady light).
Mode Setting contents On-screen
display
Auto White balance always
automatically adjusted
None
Set You can manually adjust
white balance to match
the light source or
situation
h
Outdoor To record in fine weather i
Indoor To record under
incandescent light,
halogen light or bulb-
color type fluorescent
light
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Note:
•Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology” on
page 148) with hand, etc.
•If a optional-user provided tele or wide-conversion lens is
used, the auto white balance may not operate depending
on the recording conditions. If this happens, set the mode
to match the recording conditions, or manually set the
white balance.
•Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD
Video Camera on: If the DVD Video Camera is turned on
with the lens capped, the white balance will not work
normally.
Infrared sensor block
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Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “EIS” on the
“Camera Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the Abutton.
2Choose “On” or “Off”, and
then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
lChecking whether EIS is On or Off
You can check whether EIS is On or Off by the on-screen
information display.
After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is recommended
that you return the setting to “On” and then turn the DVD
Video Camera off, unless you normally record with EIS
“Off” setting.
Note:
•The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•It is recommended that you specify “EIS: Off” when using
the DVD Video Camera on a desk or tripod.
•When “EIS: On” is specified, there will be a slight
difference between the actual movement and the
movement on screen.
•Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even
if “EIS: On” is specified. Firmly hold the DVD Video
Camera with both hands.
•EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-
conversion lens (optional-user provided) is used.
•When you record pictures with setting 10x or more of
magnification and turning the EIS to “ON” in dim places,
after-images may stand out. In this case, we recommend
using a tripod with turning the EIS to “OFF” (only for VDR-
M50PP).
•The EIS function cannot be used when still images are
recorded on the card (only for VDR-M70PP).
Reducing Wind Noise during Recording (Wind Cut)
When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD Video Camera, you can reduce wind noise in
recording.
If “Wind Cut: ON” is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone will be cut off
during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Wind Cut” on the
“Camera Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
2Choose the desired option,
and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to
end setting.
Note:
•You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that
Wind Cut has been set.
•The Wind Cut setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•The Wind Cut function will work only during movie
recording.
•The Wind Cut function works only with the built-in
microphone: It will not function when using an external
microphone (P. 68).
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Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode (Wide) (Only for VDR-M70PP)
If you view the images recorded with “Wide 16:9” specified on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), screen image
will be wider than the images recorded with “Wide 4:3” (aspect ratio 4:3) by the size of the areas on left and right
(in dotted lines).
1 Press the MENU button, choose “Wide” on the
“Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then
press the A button.
2Choose “16:9”, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify “Wide 4:3”: Recording with “Wide 16:9” specified
will be played back on an ordinary TV with vertical elongation of image.
.
An image recorded with “Wide 16:9” specified will appear as follows :
“Wide 4:3” specified
(aspect ratio 4:3)
“Wide 16:9” specified
(aspect ratio 16:9)
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Note:
•The Wide setting will be kept even after the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•The VDR-M50PP does not have the Wide setting.
•Even if you use the provided application software (MyDVD) and dub wide movies on DVD-RAM disc to DVD-R disc, the
screen image will not be wider. DVD-R disc does not support the Wide setting and it is displayed lengthwise when you
playback this disc.
Before recording movies to the DVD-R disc, set the Wide setting beforehand to “4:3”.
•The Wide 16:9 setting can be used when recording movies on DVD-RAM disc: It is not compatible with still recording,
recording of external input or recording on DVD-R disc.
•Images recorded with “Wide 16:9” (aspect ratio 16:9) specified cannot be restored to “Wide 4:3” setting (aspect ratio 4:3).
•The characters of dates and titles will be longer in the vertical direction on a wide-screen TV and on the LCD monitor
of DVD Video Camera.
•Even if you set the Wide setting at “16:9”, screen image will appear at “4:3” when you press the MENU button and display
the menu screen.
•When you view the image recorded with “Wide 16:9” specified on the television or PC monitor with black bands at the
top and bottom of the picture, flicker may occur between the black bands and the picture.
•The Wide 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2*.
•Connecting the DVD Video Camera to the S1 input jack of TV will automatically switch the TV to Wide setting: See TV
instruction manual for details.
* This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.
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Setting Up Record Functions
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Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)
Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD” and “LPCM” (only with
DVD-R disc).
1Press the MENU button,
choose “VIDEO Mode” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
2Choose the desired quality
mode, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
•The movie quality setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•The “VIDEO Mode” setting will not change even if the
DVD-RAM disc is replaced with a DVD-R disc, or vice
versa. However, the setting will switch to “FINE” in the
following cases:
- When the mode is set to “XTRA” with a DVD-RAM disc
inserted and then the disc is replaced with a DVD-R
disc
- When the mode is set to “LPCM” with a DVD-R disc
inserted and the disc is replaced with a DVD-RAM disc
•When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie
quality while recording on the disc: The DVD Video
Camera will be automatically set to the movie quality first
used with the disc for recording.
•The movie quality setting is effective only during movie
recording: The setting will not be displayed during
recording of stills.
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording
conditions listed below: Pan the DVD Video Camera as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in “STD”
mode):
•If there is a complicated pattern in the background (as in figure on botton left)
•If the DVD Video Camera is moved excessively or quickly
•If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD Video Camera is not moving
It is recommended that you record critical subjects in “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVD-RAM
disc, or in “FINE” with a DVD-R disc.
Record Funct ions Setup
FINE
STD
RAM
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V I DEO Mode
OSD Ou t p u t
Input Source
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Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)
You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Quality” on the
“Record Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
2Choose the option you want,
and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to
end setting.
Note:
•The still quality setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•“PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
•“OSD Output” is displayed only when “Input Source” is set
to “CAMERA”.
It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images.
Record Funct ions Setup
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Receiving Image from Another Device (Input Source)
If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD Video Camera, you must first switch the setting on
the DVD Video Camera. Refer to the explanation starting from page 75 on how to connect the DVD Video Camera
to other devices or record images input from them.
* Displayed on VDR-M70PP only.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Input Source” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
2Choose “LINE” or “S
LINE”, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to
end setting.
Note:
•The “Input Source” setting will
return to “CAMERA” whenever
the DVD Video Camera is
turned off.
•If you pull or push the card on
“ ” mode, “Input Source” setting will return to
”CAMERA”.
•“PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
•“OSD Output” is displayed only when “Input Source” is set
to “CAMERA”.
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Switching External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)
When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-
RAM disc or a card. The DVD Video Camera can record an external image with little movement by specifying
“Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording an image with movement.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “PHOTO Input” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
2Select the desired option and
then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button
to end setting.
Setting Contents On-screen display
CAMERA This option usually selected. No display
LINE To input image from another device. L IN
SLINE
*To input S-VIDEO signal from another device. S IN
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External input icon
Recording
format Details of setting On-screen display
Frame Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite high
image quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video.
(with disc)
(with card)
Field Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects. (with disc)
(with card)
Record Funct ions Setup
Field
Frame
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Sel f Timer
Input Source
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Note:
•The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the on-
screen information.
•The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images” on page 75 to
see how to connect the DVD Video Camera to another
device.
•“PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
•“OSD Output” is displayed only when “Input Source” is set
to “CAMERA”.
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Self Timer
You can record photos using the self timer function, as with ordinary cameras.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Self Timer” on the
“Record Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
2Select “On”, and then press
the A button.
The self timer will be set.
3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
4Press the REC button.
The recording indicator at the front of DVD Video
Camera will blink.
The Self timer indicator will start to count down, and
recording will commence approximately 10 seconds
later.
Note:
•You can also check that self timer has been set by
reviewing the on-screen information.
•To release the self timer mode, choose “Off” on the menu
screen or turn DVD Video Camera off.
•To suspend self timer, press the REC button again before
recording starts, or press the g button.
•“PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
•“OSD Output” is displayed only when “Input Source” is set
to “CAMERA”.
The self timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills).
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Setting OSD Output On or Off (On-Screen Display)
If you connect this DVD Video Camera to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen
information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “OSD output” on the
“Record Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
2Choose “On” or “Off”, and
press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Note:
•The “OSD Output” setting will return to “On” whenever
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will
appear during playback. See page 63 for playback on-
screen information display.
•Even after the on-screen information is removed from the
TV screen, it will still appear in the viewfinder or on the
LCD screen.
•The on-screen display output functions only when the
“Input Source” setting is set to “CAMERA”: It cannot be
set during “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
•“OSD Output” is displayed only when “Input Source” is set
to “CAMERA”.
Record Funct ions Setup
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Input Source
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“On” setting “Off” setting
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LCD Setup
Setting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Brightness” on the
“LCD Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
The brightness adjustment
bar will appear on the screen.
2Use the joystick for
adjustment.
Tilt left :The screen
becomes
dimmer
Tilt right :The screen
becomes
brighter
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Note:
The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
Setting Color Density of LCD Screen (Color Level)
1Choose “Color Level” on
the “LCD Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
A button.
The color density
adjustment bar will appear
on the screen.
2Use the joystick for
adjustment.
Tilt left :For lighter
color
Tilt right :For denser
color
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Note:
•The color level setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor screen
is changed, the brightness or density of the recorded
image itself will not change.
LCD Setup
RAM
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Color Level
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LCD Setup
RAM
Br ightness
Color Level
ENTERADJ UST
Brightness
adjustment bar
LCD Setup
RAM
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Color Level
ENTER RETURN
LCD Setup
RAM
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Color Level
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Initial Settings
Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Beep” on the
“Initial Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
2Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Note:
The “Beep” setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD Video Camera is turned off.
Turning DVD Video Camera Off Automatically (Power Save)
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Power Save” on the
“Initial Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
2Select “On” or “Off”, and
then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Note:
•To turn the DVD Video Camera on again from automatic
off activated by the power save function, set the power
switch to “OFF”, and then set it to “ ”, “ ” or “ ”.
•The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-screen
information display.
•The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
Setting Contents
On Beep is heard when the power switch is turned on/off, the REC button is pressed,
etc.
Off No beep is heard.
Ini t ial Setup
On
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Power Save
Beep
ENTER RETURN
Reset
Language
Record LED
Setting Contents
On
To engage power save. If the DVD Video Camera is left in recording pause mode
without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to prevent the
battery from discharging needlessly.
Off To cancel power save.
Ini t ial Setup
On
Of f
RAM
Power Save
Beep
Record LED
ENTER RETURN
Reset
Language
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Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED)
You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD Video Camera even during recording.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Record LED” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
A button.
2Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Note:
•The Record LED setting will not appear in the on-screen
information display.
•The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•Specify “Record LED: Off” when recording a subject
behind glass or a water tank that reflects light: The
reflected light of a recording indicator will not be
recorded.
•When using the self timer function, the recording
indicator will blink when the REC button is pressed
regardless of whether Record LED is On or Off.
Changing Display Language (Language)
You can change the language used to display the menu and information.
The following shows that English has been changed to French.
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Language” on the
“Initial Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
2Select “Français”, and then
press the A button.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Note:
The language setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
Setting Contents
On The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD Video Camera is recording.
Off The recording indicator will not light even during recording.
Recording indicator
Record LED
Ini t ial Setup
On
Of f
RAM
Power Save
Beep
ENTER RETURN
Reset
Language
Language
Initial Setup
Deutsch
Italiano
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Français
Español
Engl ish
Power Save
Beep
Reset
Record LED
Langue
Configuration Ini tiale
RAM
ENTRER RETOUR
Français
Rég l . Dé f aut
Bip
Éne r g i e
DEL Enr eg.
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Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset)
You can restore menu settings to defaults [initial settings at the factory (P. 164)].
1Press the MENU button,
choose “Reset” on the
“Initial Setup” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
The screen for verifying
reset will appear.
2If you are sure that you wish
to reset, use the joystick to
choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
The settings have now been
reset to defaults.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
Note:
To cancel resetting midway, choose “NO” on the verification
screen in step 2 or press the g button.
Ini t ial Setup
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Record LED
Power Save
Beep
Reset
Language
ENTER
Reset?
Reset
YES NO
RAM
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Disc Navigation
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Using Disc Navigation
Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
Following is an explanation of “scene” and “program” so that you will be able to make the most use of the Disc
Navigation function.
The screens in this operating manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items
will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operations are the same.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
The Disc Navigation screen (shown on page 96) will
appear.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD
Video Camera will enter recording pause mode.
You can also press the g button to end Disc
Navigation.
Before You Begin
•Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P.50).
•When using disc: Set the power switch to “ ” or “ ”.
•When using card: Set the power switch to “ ”.
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The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when
DVD-R disc or card is used.
*1
Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen.
*2
No still icon will appear for card.
*3
The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD Video Camera.
*4
Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.
*5
“ R” appears for DVD-R disc. “ ” will appear for card.
Note:
•The background color of screen allows you to identify
whether disc or card is in DVD Video Camera.
- Purple: When disc is inserted
- Light blue: When card is inserted
•Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording
date/time of the scene on which the cursor is placed in the
space for operation guide. Pressing DISPLAY again will
display the operation guide.
•If no disc or card is inserted, the Disc Navigation screen
cannot be displayed even by pressing the DISC
NAVIGATION button.
•Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-R disc
inserted, message “Creating Thumbnail ...” will appear.
After the message appears, the Disc Navigation screen
will appear.
•If the following type of disc or card is inserted, the Disc
Navigation screen will appear or some message will be
displayed:
- Write-protected disc
- Locked card
- Finalized DVD-R disc
•Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV
to which the DVD Video Camera is connected: Doing so
could result in displayed image retention or phosphor
degradation of TV screen.
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Cursor
Still image icon*2
Operation guide*3
Thumbnail (see “Terminology” on page 148)
Selected scene number*1/
Total number of scenes
Current page position*4
Bar graph
Disc type icon*5
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Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the joystick to select the desired scene.
The selected scene will be framed: This is called a
“cursor”.
3Press the A button.
Playback will start from the selected scene.
Note:
Tilting the joystick to left or right will move the cursor to
the preceding or following scene.
Tilting it up or down will move to preceding or following
page.
lWhen playback ends
The DVD Video Camera will
enter playback pause mode at
the last image of last scene.
Pressing the g or DISC
NAVIGATION button will
restore the Disc Navigation
screen.
If playback pause continues for
as long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen will
automatically be restored.
lPlaying back stills
A still will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
When playing back stills on card, playback will stop after
each still playback.
Note:
•Press the A button to temporarily stop playback.
Pressing A again will start from that point.
•If you press the A button after playback of the last
scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from the
beginning of disc.
•Pressing the g button will always restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
•When playing back a still with a large number of pixels on
card, “Playback.” will appear, and it will take some time for
the still to appear.
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A
Playback pause
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Selecting Multiple Scenes
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the joystick to select the desired scene.
3Press the SELECT button once:
The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple
scenes.
To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be
canceled, and then press the SELECT button.
To cancel all selected scenes, press the g button.
Note:
Although scenes can be randomly selected, playback will
always start from the lowest scene number.
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Use the joystick to select the
desired scene.
3Hold down the SELECT
button for at least one
second:
The selected scene will be
doubly framed in yellow
and blue.
4Use the joystick to select
the last scene in the range
you want, and then press the
A button:
The thumbnails of scenes in
the specified range will be
framed in red, and then
selected.
Note:
•You can know the status of scenes from the colors of
cursor and bar graph:
•Pressing the A button after selecting scenes will play
back only the selected scenes from the beginning of each
scene.
•You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene
in the range.
•To release multiple selection, press the SELECT or g
button after step 4.
•Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card.
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Double frames in
yellow and blue
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PLAY DESELECT ALL
When scenes up to this
point are selected
Red
frame
Cursor Bar graph Status of scenes
Yellow Light blue Current cursor position
Blue Light blue Range of scenes being
selected
Red Red Scenes already selected
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Disc Navigation Menu
Functions Available with Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation allows you to do the following:
Note:
Editing functions (thumbnail, skip, fade) are unique to this DVD Video Camera. When a disc edited on this DVD Video
Camera is directly played back on a DVD-RAM recorder or read into PC, the editing results will not be reflected in the
playback or reading. To reflect the editing results, connect both devices using the AV/S input/output cable and then perform
recording (dubbing).
Function Disc or card used Contents Reference
page
Deletion of scenes 13 You can delete unnecessary scenes. 101
Editing of scenes 1You can attach fade and skip to a scene,
combine scenes, or divide one scene.
103 - 107
Scene information
display
123 You can display information on one scene
or multiple scenes, such as image quality,
recording time, etc.
112
Setting of title 1You can set desired titles to play lists and
programs.
114, 122
Creation of play list 1You can create an original movie by
changing the combination of scenes.
116
Disc or card initialization 13 You can initialize a DVD-RAM disc or card
so that it can be used on this DVD Video
Camera.
125
Copy from disc to card 1You can copy photos recorded on DVD-
RAM disc to card.
108
Disc finalization 2You can use this DVD Video Camera to
finalize any DVD-R disc recorded on it so
that the disc can be viewed on DVD
player, etc.
127
Repeat play 12 You can repeatedly play back programs
and scenes.
128
Slide show 3You can play back stills continuously. 129
Remaining capacity 123 The remaining recordable movie time or
number of recordable stills is displayed.
124
Disc protection 1You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to
prevent deletion or editing by mistake.
124
Scene lock 3You can lock any scene so that it will not
be deleted by mistake: Essential scenes
are thereby protected, and recording
another still is possible.
109
DPOF setting 3You can set print information. 110
100
Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu
Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for
disc and card will appear.
See pages 78-79 and 95 for how to interpret the screen.
Refer to pages indicated for details.
lWhen using DVD-RAM disc
lWhen using DVD-R disc
lWhen using card
Delete (P.101)
Edit
Copy (P.108)
Select (P.111)
Detail (P.112)
Thumbnail (P.103)
Skip (P.104)
Fade (P.105)
Combine (P.106)
Divide (P.107)
Move* (P.104)
Start → Current (P.111)
Current → End (P.111)
All (P.111)
Switch (P.113)
Play (P.114)
Title (P.114)
Switch (P.117)
Play (P.117)
Create (P.116)
Edit (P.118 - 121)
Title (P.122)
Delete (P.122)
Scene
Program
Play list Top (P.123)
End (P.123)
Category (P.128)
Repeat Play (P.128)
Capacity (P.124)
Protect Disc (P.124)
Format Disc (P.125)
Update Control Info. (P.126)
Go To
Disc
Others
ETC
* Will appear when a play
list is displayed.
Switch (P.113)
Play (P.114)
Select (P.111)
Detail (P.112)
Program
Scene
Top (P.123)
End (P.123)
Repeat Play (P.128)
Capacity (P.124)
Finalize Disc (P.127)
Go To
Disc
Others
ETC
Start → Current (P.111)
Current → End (P.111)
All (P.111)
Delete (P.101)
Lock (P.109)
DPOF (P.110)
Select (P.111)
Detail (P.112)
Start → Current (P.111)
Current → End (P.111)
All (P.111)
Scene
Top (P.123)
End (P.123)
Go To
Capacity (P.124)
Format Card (P.125)
All (P.129)
DPOF (P.129)
Slide Show
Card
101
Scene
13
Deleting Scenes (Delete)
You may want to delete unwanted scenes.
Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene to be
deleted.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose “Delete” on the
“Scene” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
5The “Delete Scene” screen
will appear: If you are sure
you want to delete the
selected scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be deleted, you can
change it on this screen.
6The screen for verifying
deletion will appear: Choose
“YES”, and then press the
A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
deletion.
After Yes or No setting, the “Delete Scene” screen
will be restored.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other scenes.
7Press the g button to quit.
Note:
•If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted, and then
press the DELETE button on remote controller, the
screen in step 5 will appear.
•To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM disc,
divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary
part (See page 107).
•If you delete all data on disc or card, initializing the disc
or card is recommended (See page 125).
•If the length of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the
remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc
or card remaining capacity indicator.
•The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (See page
109).
•If even one play list has been created, message “Same
scenes on PlayList will be deleted. Delete scenes?” will
appear before deleting scene(s). This message will
appear even if the scene(s) to be deleted is not used in the
corresponding play list. In this case, choose “YES” and
then press the A button.
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Scene to be deleted
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Delete
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De l e t e scene?
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ENTER EX I T
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lEditing using submenu
Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 101): The submenu will appear.
Pressing the g button will restore the screen in step 5.
Note:
Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the setting.
Ed i t
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Ex i t
De l e t e
Se l ec t
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Start– Current
Current– End
All
Go To
RAM
ENTER RETURN
End
Top
Edit Exit .....................To restore the Disc Navigation screen
Delete .................To delete selected scenes
Select Start→Current ....To select scenes from the start to the one that the cursor is on at the moment
Current→End .....To select scenes from the scene the cursor is on to the end
All.......................To select all scenes
Go To Top......................To move the cursor to the first scene
End .....................To move the cursor to the last scene
103
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Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)
Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene
for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc
Navigation screen.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the thumbnail of the scene to be changed.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Thumbnail”, and then
press the A button.
5The “Change Thumbnail”
screen will appear: If you are
sure you want to change the
thumbnail of the selected
scene, press the A button:
The selected scene will be
played back.
If you want to change the scene whose thumbnail is to
be changed, you can change it on this screen.
6When the image you want to use as the thumbnail of
the scene appears, press the SELECT button.
7The screen for verifying
switching of thumbnail will
appear: Choose “YES”, and
then press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
switching of thumbnail.
After Yes or No setting, the “Change Thumbnail”
screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 5-7 to change the other scenes.
8Press the g button to quit.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear. (See
page 102)
•A thumbnail of still cannot be changed.
•Since the scene to which skipping is set cannot be played
back, you will not be able to change its thumbnail:
Release the skip setting of the scene to change the
thumbnail.
Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail.
Scene
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Delete
Ed i t
Copy
Se l ect
De t a i l
Sk i p
Fade
Comb i ne
Div ide
T h umb n a i l
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Select Thumbnail Point
ENTER CANCEL
SEL
ENTER
Change thu
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bnai l?
Change Thu
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YES NO
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Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip)
You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene to be skipped.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Skip”, and then press the
A button.
5The “Set Skip” screen will
appear: If you are sure you
want to skip the selected
scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be skipped, you can
change it on this screen.
After skip setting, the “Set Skip” screen will be
restored.
Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes.
6Press the C button to quit.
A skip mark “ ” will appear in the thumbnail of
any scene for which skipping has been set.
lReleasing Skip
Select the scene set to be skipped, and perform the same
procedure as setting skip: The skip mark will disappear
and skipping of the scene will be released.
Note:
•Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (P.98).
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
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Arranging Order of Scenes (Edit - Move)
You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions (P.121). Create a play list first, and then
arrange the scenes [“Creating New Play List (Create)”, P.116].
Scene
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Delete
Ed i t
Copy
Se l ect
De t a i l
Sk i p
Fade
Comb i ne
Div ide
T h umb n a i l
ETC
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Directing Scenes Effectively (Edit - Fade)
You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.
There are three types of special effects:
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene for adding special effects.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Fade” and then press the
A button.
5The “Fade” screen will
appear: If you are sure you
want to add the fade effect to
the scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to which fade is
added, you can change it on this screen.
6Select the special effects for
“IN” and/or “OUT”, choose
“Enter”, and then press the
A button.
To cancel setting, choose
“Cancel”.
After setting, the “Fade” screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other scenes.
7Press the g button to quit.
The “ ” and/or “ ” mark(s) will appear in the
scenes for which fade in and/or fade out have been set.
Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out
Fade InFade InFade In
Black:
Fades in from black screen
Fades out to black screen
Wipe:
Fades in from black screen
vertically.
Fades out vertically from
screen to black screen
B/W:
Fades in from Black and White
screen to color screen
Fades out from color screen to
Black and White screen
Scene
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Delete
Ed i t
Copy
Se l ect
De t a i l
Thu
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bna i l
Sk i p
Fade
Co
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bine
Divide
ETC
Fade
IN
OUT
None
Black W
ipe B/W
ENTER
None
Black W
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Canc e lEn t er
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Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)
If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation.
Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified
(page 128). Stills cannot be combined.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be
combined.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Combine” and then press
the A button.
5The “Combine Scenes”
screen will appear: If you are
sure you want to combine
the selected scenes, press the q/h button.
If you want to change the scenes to be combined, you
can change them on this screen.
6The screen for verifying
combination will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the q/h button.
The two images appearing
on the verification screen are
those of the first and last scenes to be combined.
Choose “NO” to cancel combination.
After Yes or No setting, the “Combine Scenes” screen
will be restored.
The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in the
combined scene.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to combine other scenes.
7Press the g button to quit.
Note:
Scenes in different programs (different recording dates)
cannot be combined: Create a play list first, and then
combine such scenes on the play list.
Scene
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Delete
Ed i t
Copy
Se l ect
De t a i l
Thu
m
bna i l
Sk i p
Fade
Combine
Divide
ETC
Combine Scenes
ENTER
Combine scenes?
YES NO
107
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Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)
You can divide a scene into two parts.
To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene to be divided.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Divide” and then press the
A button.
5The “Divide Scene” screen
will appear: If you are sure
you want to divide the
selected scene, press the A button: The selected
scene will be played back.
If you want to change the scene to be divided, you can
change it on this screen.
The selected scene will be played back.
6When you reach the point
where you want to divide the
scene, press the SELECT
button.
7The screen for verifying
division will appear: Choose
“YES”, and then press the
A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
division.
After division, the “Divide Scene” screen will be
restored.
Repeat steps 5-7 to divide another scene.
8Press the g button to quit.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear. (P.102)
•The status bar of scene being played back can be
switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button.
•Search and frame advance are useful when designating
division points.
•If a special effect has been added to the original scene,
the “IN” effect will be added to the first half of scene, and
the “OUT” effect, to the latter half.
•The division point may drift before or after the designated
point by approximately 0.5 seconds.
•Since a scene with a skip set cannot be played back, no
division point can be specified: Release the skip for the
scene before dividing it.
•If the division point is at a still, a message will appear, but
no division will be made.
•If the division point is at the start or end of a scene, a
message will appear, but no division will be made.
•A movie scene whose recording time is 0.5 seconds or
less cannot be divided.
•If free space available on disc is insufficient, division will
not be possible: Delete unnecessary scenes.
•Pressing the g button on the verification screen will
restore the thumbnail display screen.
Scene
RAM
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Copy
Se l ect
De t a i l
Thu
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Sk i p
Fade
Combine
Divide
ETC
Select Division Point
RAM
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SEL
Status bar of scene
being played back
ENTER
D i v i de Scene?
D i v i de Scene
YES NO
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Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy)
1Set the power switch to “ ” or “ “.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3Select the still to be copied.
4Press the MENU button.
5Choose “Copy” on the
“Scene” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
6The “Copy to card” screen
will appear: If you are sure
you want to copy the
selected still, press the A
button.
If you want to change the
still to be copied, you can change it on this screen.
7The screen for verifying
copy will appear: Choose
“YES”, and then press the
A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
copy.
After Yes or No setting, the “Copy to card” screen will
be restored.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to card.
8Press the g button to quit.
Note:
•No movie can be copied.
•When you can copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to
card, recording quality will automatically be set to “FINE”.
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
•See “Category” (P.128) to check the stills recorded on
DVD-RAM disc.
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
•Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to be
copied, only stills will be copied.
•Data on card cannot be copied to disc.
•Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD Video
Camera may not be copied normally.
Scene
RAM
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Delete
Ed i t
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ENTER
Copy PHOTO scenes
to card?
Copy to ca rd
YES NO
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Locking Scenes on Card (Lock)
You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.
1Set the power switch to “ ”.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3Select the scene to be locked.
4Press the MENU button.
5Choose “Lock” on the
“Scene” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
6The “Lock Set” screen will
appear: If you are sure you
want to lock the selected
scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be locked, you can
change it on this screen.
After setting, the “Lock Set” screen will be restored.
Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.
7Press the g button to quit.
lTo unlock the scene:
Select the locked scene, and then use the same procedure
as above to unlock the scene: The lock mark will
disappear and locking will be released.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
•When initializing the card, the locked scenes will also be
deleted.
Scene
ENTER RETURN
Se l ect
De t a i l
Lock
De l e t e
DPOF
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ENTER EX I T
Lock icon
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Designating Scenes to be Printed (DPOF)
You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that you will be able
to use it on a system conforming to DPOF.
Note:
DPOF stands for digital print order format. DPOF is used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills.
1Set the power switch to “ ”.
2Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3Select the scene to which DPOF is to be set.
4Press the MENU button.
5Choose “DPOF” on the
“Scene” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
6The “DPOF Set” screen will
appear: If you are sure you
want to set DPOF to the
scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to which DPOF is set,
you can change it on this screen.
7Use joystick to specify the
number of prints, and then
press the A button:
Tilt up or right: To increase
the number by one.
Tilt down or left: To
decrease the number by one.
After setting, the “DPOF Set” screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set DPOF to another still.
8Press the g button to quit.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
•You can also select multiple photos (P.98).
•If you specify the number after selecting multiple stills, the
same specified number will be set to all those stills.
•Up to 99 prints can be set for one scene. The maximum
number of settable prints on one card is 999.
•This DVD Video Camera may not recognize DPOF that
has been set on another device: Always set the DPOF on
this DVD Video Camera.
Scene
ENTER RETURN
Se l ect
De t a i l
Lock
De l e t e
DPOF
7/19DPOF Se t
ENTER EXIT
6
DPOF icon
7/19DPOF Se t
ENTER EX I T
3
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Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)
You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time.
This function is useful when there are numerous scenes.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen.
4Choose “Start → Current”,
“Current → End” or “All”
and then press the A
button.
lDeselecting selected scenes
Deselecting scenes one by one:
While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen on
which scenes have been selected, choose the scene to be
deselected and then press the SELECT button.
Note:
Up to 999 scenes can be selected.
Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:
While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen on
which scenes have been selected, press the g button.
Scene
RAM
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Se l ect
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Start– Current
Current– End
All
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DESELECT ALL
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RAM
DESELECT ALL
Current scene
“Start → Current” is specified:
The scenes from the first to
current will be selected.
“Current → End” is specified:
The scenes from the current
to end will be selected.
“All” is specified:
All scenes from the first to end
will be selected
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Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)
You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects
and movie quality mode.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scene whose information you wish to know.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the A
button.
The detailed information on the scene will appear.
Note:
Tilting the joystick to the right will display information on
the following scene; tilting the joystick to left will display
information on the preceding scene.
5Press the g button to quit.
If you have selected multiple scenes, the information
shown below will appear.
Pressing the g button will restore the thumbnail
display screen.
*1
With DVD-R disc, the quality mode (FINE, STD or
LPCM) selected first will appear.
*2
Number of scenes whose quality mode is unknown:
This will appear when the disc has a scene recorded
on a device other than this DVD Video Camera, only
if the disc has a scene whose mode is unknown.
Also, this will not appear when a DVD-R disc is used.
*3
This will not appear with DVD-R disc, since no still
image can be recorded on it.
Note:
•If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording
time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills)
will appear.
•If a DVD-R disc recorded on a device other than this DVD
Video Camera is inserted (already finalized), no scene
information will appear.
Detail
Scene No. 007
VIDEO(FINE) 1min13sec
Dat e : SEP 30 2004 8 : 00:01AM
Skip:Off
Fade IN:None OUT :None
PREV NEXT RETURN
Detail
Scene No. 7
100–0007(1280)
Dat e:SEP 30 2004 8 : 00:01AM
Lock:Of f
DPOF Nu
m
ber of prints: 6
PREV NEXT RETURN
(When using disc) (When using card)
*1
Not displayed with DVD-R disc.
*2
May not appear if the loaded card does not
comply with DCF.
*3
Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction:
This may not appear with a JPEG file that does
not conform to this DVD Video Camera.
*1
*3
*2
De t a i l
V I DEO : 1
m
i n43sec ( 2scenes)
(XTRA) : 0
m
i n 0sec ( 0scenes)
(F I NE) : 1
m
i n43sec ( 2scenes)
(STD) : 0
m
i n 0sec ( 0scenes)
PHOTO : 0
(---) : 0
m
i n12sec ( 2scenes)
RETURN
*1
*2
*3
(When using disc)
De t a i l
Scene No. 6
Scenes: 2
SEP 27 2004 12 : 5 0:01AM
Scene No. 7
SEP 30 2004 8 : 0 0:01AM
RETURN
(When using card)
113
Program
What is “program”?
Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.
12
Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Switch)
Since the scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera are collected as “programs” for each recording date, selecting
a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose ”Switch” on the
“Program” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
4Select the program to be
displayed, and then press
the A button.
The Disc Navigation screen
of the selected program will
appear.
Note:
•Pressing the g button on the “Switch Program” screen
will restore the Disc Navigation screen.
•The dates displayed on the program select screen will be
in the Date Mode used when the first scenes of programs
were recorded, and the date displays
M/D/Y, D/M/Y and Y/M/D may be mixed.
9:00AM 10:20AM 11:45AM 1:30PM 5:20PM 8:00PM
Movie Movie Still Still Movie Still
Recorded on September 10
Program No. 1
Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6
Program
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Sw i t c h
Play
Ti tle
ETC
Sw i t c h P r o g r a
m
01 AUG 30 2004
02 SEP 1 0 2004
A l l Pr ogr a
m
s
ENTER RETURN
03 SEP 3 0 2004
001/ 00803 SEP 30 2004
PLAY
RAM
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12
Playing Back Program (Play)
You can play back only the selected program.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Play” on the
“Program” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
4Select the program to be played back, and then press
the A button.
Playback will start from the first scene of the selected
program.
Note:
If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected program will
be repeatedly played back (see page 128).
1
Changing Title of Program (Title)
The recording date/time is automatically attached to a programs as its title.
You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Title” on the “Program” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4Select the program whose
title you want to change, and
then press the A button.
The screen for setting a title
will appear.
5Select a letter and then press
the A button: The
selected letter will be
entered.
Repeat this procedure to
create a title.
Program
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Sw i t c h
Play
Ti tle
ETC
Start Progra
m
ENTER RETURN
01
AUG 30 2004
All Programs
02
SEP 10 2004
03
SEP 30 2004 8:00AM
SEP 30 2004
Progra
m Title
ENTER RETURN
01
AUG 30 2004
02
SEP 10 2004
04
NON
10 2004
03
SEP 30 2004
INPUT DELETE SELECT
SEP 30 2004TITLE
ABCDEFGHI JKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
ÀÈ Ì ÒÙÁÉ Í ÓÚÃÑÕ
ÂÊ Î ÔÛÄË Ï ÖÜÇ
1234567890SPACE
1 Enter Cancel
SEL
Title input bar
Input mode
Palette for selecting
characters
115
6After entering the title,
choose “Enter” and then
press the A button.
7The screen for verifying the
change in title will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
changing of the title.
After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen of
the selected program will appear.
Note:
•If you wish to delete a letter in the title, press the g button
once: The input letter will be deleted. Holding down the g
button will delete all letters in the TITLE column.
•You can also use the DELETE button on remote controller
to delete any input letters.
•Pressing the SELECT button on the title setting screen (in
step 5) will change the cursor position from the title input
bar to character select palette, input mode number, and
then to “Cancel”.
•To cancel the setting of title, choose “NO” on the screen
for verifying the entered title: The screen for verifying
cancellation of title setting will appear. To cancel title
setting, choose “YES”.
•If you press the g button on the screen for verifying
change in title, the title setting screen will be restored.
•Double byte characters set on other devices may be
displayed blank on this DVD Video Camera.
lCharacters available for entering
title
You can use the joystick to select characters from the
“capital letter”, “small letter” and “symbol” input
modes.
With step 5, select the input mode and then press the A
button, or press the DISPLAY button.
ENTER DELETE SELECT
at a ParkTITLE
abcdefghi jk lm
nopqrstuvwxyz
à è ì òùáé í óúãñõ
âê î ôûäë ï öüçß
2Enter Cancel
SEL
1234567890SPACE
ENTER
Finish title setting?
TITLE a t a Par k
YES NO
CHANGE DELETE SELECT
TITLE
ABCDEFGHI JKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
ÀÈ Ì ÒÙÁÉ Í ÓÚÃÑÕ
ÂÊ Î ÔÛÄË Ï ÖÜÇ
1Enter Cancel
SEL
1234567890SPACE
SEP 30 2004
CHANGE DELETE SELECT
TITLE
abcdefghi jk lm
nopqrstuvwxyz
à è ì òùáé í óúãñõ
âê î ôûäë ï öüçß
2Enter Cancel
SEL
1234567890SPACE
SEP 30 2004
CHANGE DELETE SELECT
TITLE
3Enter Cancel
SEL
1234567890SPACE
SEP 30 2004
Input mode
116
1
Play List
What is “Play List”?
You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes.
Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list.
On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording.
Play lists of up to No. 99 can be created and 999 scenes can be included in play lists of No. 1 to No. 99.
Creating New Play List (Create)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Select the scenes to be programmed in a play list.
3Press the MENU button.
4Choose “Create” on the
“PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
5The scene select screen
will appear: If the selected
scenes on the play list are
the ones you want, press
the A button.
If you want to change the
scenes with which you
want to create a play list,
you can change them on
this screen.
With the created play list, you can also add scenes
recorded on another day or delete unnecessary scenes
afterwards.
6When creation of a play list is complete, the Disc
Navigation screen will appear.
Note:
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
•If the added scene had skip or fade set, that information
will also be added to the play list.
•The date/time when a play list was created will appear as
the title for the play list.
•If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation of
new play list may not be possible: Delete unnecessary
scenes.
•Only the data on scenes is recorded in play list: If you
create or delete play lists, the original scenes in
programs will not be erased.
Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in
programs.
•If you press the MENU button before pressing A in
step 5, the submenu will appear (see page 102).
Example:
Program 1 (recorded on September 27, 2004) Program 2 (recorded on September 30, 2004)
Play list 1 created
PlayList
RAM
ENTER RETURN
S
w
itch
Play
Create
Title
ETC
Delete
Ed i t
006/ 006
PLAY
RAM
05 SEP 30 2004 8:..
117
Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch)
Select the desired play list: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Switch” on the
“PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
4Use the “Switch Playlist”
screen to select the play list
you wish to display, and then
press the A button.
The Disc Navigation screen
of the selected play list will
be displayed.
Note:
To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all programs
(all recorded scenes), choose “All Programs” on the
“Switch PlayList” screen.
lEditing on play list
When adjusting settings on play list, such as changing
title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use the same
procedure for adjusting program or scene settings.
Perform these settings, referring to the following
reference pages:
Changing thumbnail, P.103
Setting skip, P.104
Adding fade, P.105
Combining scenes, P.106
Dividing a scene, P.107
Arranging order of scenes, P.121
Changing title, P.122
Playing Back a Play List (Play)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Play” on the
“PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4Use the “Start Playlist”
screen to select the play list
to be played back, and then
press the A button.
The selected play list will be
played back from the first
scene. To cancel playback midway, press the g
button: The Disc Navigation screen of the play list
being played back will appear.
Note:
If “Repeat Play On” is specified, the play list will be
repeatedly played back (See page 128).
Sw i t c h P l a y L i s t
01 AUG 30 2004 12: 30PM
02 SEP 10 2004 8:00AM
A l l Pr ogr a
m
s
ENTER RETURN
03 SEP 12 2004 9:30AM
PlayList
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Create
Ed i t
Sw i t c h
Play
Ti tle
Delete
ETC
001/ 00801 AUG 30 2004 12:..
PLAY
RAM
Start PlayList
01 AUG 30 2004
12 : 30PM
02 SEP 10 2004 8 :00AM
ENTER RETURN
03 SEP 12 2004 9:30AM
04 SEP 20 2004 3:15PM
PlayList
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Create
Ed i t
Sw i t c h
Play
Ti tle
Delete
ETC
12 : 30PM
AUG 30 2004
118
Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Edit” on the
“PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4Use the play list select
screen to select the play list
to which you wish to add
scenes, and then press the
A button.
The scenes of the program
that was displayed in step 1
will appear in the upper row,
and the scenes of selected
play list will appear in the
lower row.
Note:
If the DISPLAY button is
pressed when the
thumbnails are displayed, the
recording date/time of the
selected scene will appear
across the bottom of screen.
Press DISPLAY again to
restore the previous screen.
5Tilt the joystick down to move the cursor to the lower
row, and tilt it left or right to select the point where the
scene is to be inserted.
6Tilt the joystick up to move the cursor to the upper
row, and tilt it left or right to point the cursor to the
scene to be added.
7Press the A button to copy the scene.
After adding scenes is completed, the edited play list
will appear.
Repeat steps 5-7 to add other scenes.
8Press the g button: The screen verifying exit from
editing will appear.
Note:
•The cursor shows the position where the scene is to be
added.
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
•Pressing the g button in the middle of adding scenes will
display the screen for verifying an exit from “Edit
PlayList”. Choose “YES” to exit play list editing. Choosing
“NO” will restore the “Edit PlayList” screen.
•If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6, the submenu
screen for editing play list will appear. You can also use
this submenu to add scenes (See page 102).
PlayList
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Create
Ed i t
Sw i t c h
Play
Ti tle
Delete
ETC
Ed i t P la y L i s t
01 AUG 30 2004
12 : 30PM
02 SEP 10 2004 8 :00AM
ENTER RETURN
03 SEP 12 2004 9 :30AM
04 SEP 20 2004 3 :15PM
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.01
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
007/007
ADD EXIT
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.01
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
008/008
AUG 30 2004 12:30:01PM
Recording date/time
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.01
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
008/008
ADD EX I T
Insertion position
Scene to be added
*1 *2
*1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor
*2: Total number of scenes on play list
119
Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Display the editing screen of
the play list to be edited.
Perform steps 2−4 on
page 118.
3Move the cursor to the play
list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to
be deleted.
4Press the A button.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
delete other scenes.
5Press the g button: The
screen for verifying exit
from editing will appear.
Note:
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
•Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then press
the DELETE button on remote controller.
Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)
You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.
Perform steps 2−4 on page 118.
3From the play list in lower row, select the position
where you wish to insert a scene.
4Select the scenes to be added from the upper row.
5Press the MENU button.
6Choose “Add”, and then
press the A button.
Repeat steps 3-6 to add
other scenes.
7Press the g button: The
screen verifying exit from
editing will appear.
Note:
•The selected scenes will be added in the insertion
position.
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.02
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
008/008
EX ITDELETE
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.02
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
007/007
EX ITDELETE
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.03
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
007/007
ADD EX I T
Scene to be
added
Insertion
position
Ed i t
Al l Progra
ms
ENTER RETURN
007/007PlayList No.03
004/014
Ex i t
Add
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.03
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
008/008
ADD EX I T
120
Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)
You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Display the editing screen of
the play list to be edited.
Perform steps 2−4 on
page 118.
3Move the cursor to the play
list in lower row.
4Select the scene to be deleted, and then press the
MENU button.
5Choose “Delete” on the
“Edit” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
Repeat steps 3-5: other
scenes can be deleted.
6Press the g button: The screen verifying exit from
editing will appear.
Note:
•If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itself will
also be deleted.
•You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
Selecting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)
You can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive multiple scenes to/from play list. This
“Select” menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes using
menu on page 111.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Display the editing screen of
the play list to be edited.
Perform steps 2−4 on
page 118.
3Specify the first scene of
those you wish to select, and then press the MENU
button.
4Choose “Start → Current”,
“Current → End”, “All” on
the “Select” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Note:
See page 111 for the status of scenes to be selected.
5Press the g button: The screen verifying exit from
editing will appear.
Note:
You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.04
Al l Progra
ms
001/014
007/007
ADD EX I T
Ed i t
PlayList No.04
Al l Progra
ms
001/014
007/007
ENTER RETURN
Ex i t
Delete
Edit PlayList
PlayList No.04
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
007/007
ADD EX I T
Select
PlayList No.03
Al l Progra
ms
004/014
007/007
ENTER RETURN
Start– Current
Current– End
All
121
Arranging Order of Scenes (Move)
You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4Select the scene to be moved, and then press the A
button.
5Press the MENU button.
6Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Move”, and then press the
A button.
7The “Move Scene” screen
will appear: If you are sure
you want to move the scene,
press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be moved, you can
change it on this screen.
8Move the “ ” mark to the
position where you wish to
move the scene, and then
press the A button.
9The screen for verifying
move will appear: Choose
“YES”, and then press the
A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
move.
After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen will be
restored.
Repeat steps 7 - 9 to move another scene.
10
Press the g button to quit.
Note:
•If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 7, the submenu screen will appear.
•You can also move multiple scenes (P.98).
•Stills can also be moved.
•Only scenes on play list can be moved.
Scene
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Delete
Ed i t
Copy
Se l ect
De t a i l
Thu
m
bna i l
Sk i p
Fade
Co
m
bine
Divide
M
ove
ETC
Se lect I nsert Poi nt 006/019
RAM
ENTER EXIT
ENTER
Move scenes?
Move Scene
YES NO
122
Changing Title of Play List (Title)
The play lists have serial numbers based on the order in which you have created them, along with the created dates/
times: You can change these titles at any time.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the play list
whose title you wish to change, and then press the
A button.
See “Changing Title of
Program (Title)” on
page 114 for how to enter a
title.
5The screen verifying exit
from this menu will appear:
Choose “YES” and then
press the A button.
6Press the g button to quit.
After changing the title, the
Disc Navigation screen for
the play list whose title has
been changed will appear.
Note:
The registered title can be changed at any time using the
same procedure.
Deleting Play List (Delete)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Delete” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4Use the “Delete PlayList”
screen to select the play list
you wish to delete, and then
press the A button.
5The screen for verifying deletion will appear: Choose
“YES”, and then press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel deletion.
After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen
for all programs will be restored.
Note:
Even if you delete a play list, the original scenes stored on
disc will not be deleted.
PlayList Title
01 AUG 30 2004
12 : 30PM
02 SEP 10 2004 8:00AM
ENTER RETURN
03 SEP 12 2004 9:30AM
04 SEP 20 2004 3 :15PM
ENTER
Finish title setting?
TITLE a t a Par k
YES NO
001/ 008
PLAY
RAM
01 a t a Par k
Delete PlayList
01 AUG 30 2004
12 : 30PM
02 SEP 10 2004 8:00AM
ENTER RETURN
03 SEP 12 2004 9:30AM
04 SEP 20 2004 3 :15PM
Delete PlayList
Delete PlayList?
PlayList No.01
AUG 30 2004 12: 30P
M
ENTER
YES NO
123
123
Go To
From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.
Top (End)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Top” or “End” on
the “Go To” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Go T o
RAM
ENTER RETURN
End
ETC
Top
014 / 014All Progra
m
s
PLAY
RAM
(When “End” is specified)
124
Disc or Card Management
123
Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)
You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
*1
With DVD-R disc: The quality mode first used for
recording with disc will appear.
*2
With DVD-R disc: This will not be displayed.
4Press the g button to quit.
The Disc Navigation screen will be restored.
Note:
With a write-protected (see “Terminology” on page 148)
disc or locked card, the remaining space will always be
displayed as “0”.
1
Protecting Disc from Writing (Protect Disc)
You can protect a DVD-RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. Further
recording will not be possible on protected disc until the protection is released.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Protect Disc” on
the “Disc” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4The screen for verifying
protection will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel
protection.
After “YES” or “NO”
setting, the Disc
Navigation screen will be
restored.
Note:
To release disc protection,
perform the same procedure as above: The screen for
verifying the release of protection will appear.
Choose “YES” to release the protection.
Capac i t y
Capac i t y : 90%
Approx.
VIDEO( XTRA): 17
m
in
V I DEO( F I N E ) : 2 6
m
in
V I DEO( S T D ) : 5 4
m
in
PHOTO :996
RETURN
Capac i t y
Capac i t y :96%
Approx.
PHOTO(FINE) :462
PHOTO( NORM) : 9 2 4
PHOTO(ECO) :1148
RETURN
(When using disc)
*1
*2
(When using card)
Disc
RAM
ENTER RETURN
Ca pac i t y
Protect Di sc
Format Disc
Update Cont rol Info.
ETC
ENTER
Protect Disc
YES NO
Write protect disc?
001/ 019All Progra
m
s
PLAY
RAM
Disc protect icon
125
13
Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc. Format Card)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Format Disc” or “Format Card” on the
“Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the
A button.
The screen for verifying “Format Disc” or “Format
Card” will appear.
4Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel initialization.
When initializing one side of the disc is complete, the
DVD Video Camera will return to recording pause
mode.
Note:
•Initialization will delete all the recorded contents on disc
or card: Be careful not to delete data by mistake.
•Be sure to use the AC adaptor when initializing disc or
card so that the DVD Video Camera is not turned off
midway. If initialization is interrupted by power turning off,
the disc or card will not be initialized correctly, or it may be
damaged.
•It may not be possible to initialize a disc with many
scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used.
•If you use a brand-new DVD-R disc, message “Disc is not
formatted” will appear: Initialize the disc, following the
subsequent messages (See page 47).
•This DVD Video Camera may not recognize some discs
or cards that have been initialized on PC or a device other
than this DVD Video Camera.
•If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD Video
Camera when it is connected to PC via USB cable, the
disc or card may not be initialized and may be unusable
on this DVD Video Camera.
Before You Begin
•Take great care that power is not turned off during initialization: If the DVD
Video Camera is turned off during initialization and the initialization is
interrupted, incorrect initialization will result, and at worst, the data
recorded on disc or card may be damaged.
ENTER
A l l data
w
i l l be deleted.
For
m
at the disc no
w
?
For
m
at Disc
YES NO
ENTER
A l l data
w
i l l be deleted.
For
m
at the card no
w
?
For
m
at Card
YES NO
(When using card)(When using
DVD-RAM disc)
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1
Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info.)
Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera handles information on scenes, such as skip or fade, in a particular
manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, and then use the data again with
Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the
Update Control Info function to update the data.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Update Control Info.” on the “Disc” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
The screen for verifying “Update Control Info.” will
appear.
4Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
The message for proceeding
will appear, and then the
Disc Navigation menu
screen will be restored.
A black screen may appear while the message for
updating is displayed.
Choose “NO” to cancel updating.
5Press the g button to quit.
Note:
•Be sure to use the AC adaptor when updating the control
information so that the DVD Video Camera is not turned
off midway. If updating of control information is
interrupted by power off, the control information will not
be updated correctly.
•It may take time to update the control information if the
disc has many recorded scenes.
•Pressing the g button on the verification screen will
restore the thumbnail display screen.
Before You Begin
•Use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera for updating control
information, and make sure that power is not turned off during updating:
If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during updating and the updating
is interrupted, the control information will not be updated correctly.
ENTER
Upda te Contr o l I nf o?
Update Control Info.
YES NO
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2
Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc)
If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, by using a device that plays an
8 cm DVD-R disc - such as a DVD player, etc. - you must finalize the disc on this DVD Video Camera.
The finalized DVD-R disc can be played on a DVD player, as “DVD Video”: The date of program will appear on the
menu screen of DVD player as a title.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Finalize Disc” on the “Disc” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
The disc will be finalized.
4Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
The message showing that
the disc is being finalized
will appear, and the disc will
then be finalized.
will appear on the Disc
Navigation screen for a
finalized disc.
5When finalization is complete, the Disc Navigation
screen for all programs will appear.
Important Note:
Do not finalize a disc recorded on this DVD Video
Camera using any other device.
•No recording can be done on any DVD-R disc that has
been finalized.
•If the disc in the DVD Video Camera has already been
finalized, you cannot choose “Finalize Disc”.
•Be sure to use the AC adaptor when finalizing disc.
Finalization cannot be executed using a battery pack. If
finalization is interrupted by power turning off, the disc will
not be finalized correctly, or it may be damaged.
•The time required to finalize the disc that appears on the
“Finalize Disc” screen is only for reference.
•The shorter the recording time on disc, the longer it will
take to finalize it.
Before You Begin
•Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera when
finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery
pack. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during finalization and the
finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the
disc may be damaged.
ENTER
Further recording on this
disc will be impossible.
Finalize? (Apporox. 23min.)
Finalize Disc
YES NO
001/ 015All Progra
m
s
PLAY
Finalized DVD-R disc
SELECT I TEM
TOP PREV NEXT END
001/010
0 1 : S E P 1 0 2 0 0 4
0 2 : S E P 1 5 2 0 0 4
0 3 : S E P 1 8 2 0 0 4
0 4 : O C T 8 2 0 0 4
0 5 : O C T 1 0 2 0 0 4
0 6 : N O V 1 0 2 0 0 4
0 7 : N O V 1 0 2 0 0 4
0 8 : N O V 1 0 2 0 0 4
0 9 : D E C 1 0 2 0 0 4
1 0 : D E C 1 0 2 0 0 4
(Screen when viewed
using DVD player)
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Other Functions (Others)
Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category)
Scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they
are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Category” on the
“Others” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4Specify the desired option
for display, and then press
the A button.
All: To display all scenes, movies or stills, in the
order of recording.
VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of
recording.
PHOTO: To display only photos in the order of
recording.
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Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play)
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Repeat Play” on the
“Others” menu screen , and
then press the A button.
4Choose “On”, and then press
the A button: Playback
will start.
Choose “Off” to cancel Repeat Play Setting.
lWhen Repeat Play is set
If one scene has been specified: When playback of the
last scene is finished, playback of all scenes will repeat
from the first scene.
If the range for playback has been specified: Playback of
the scenes in that range will repeat.
lTo release Repeat Play
Use one of the following 3 methods to release:
•Choose “Off” in step 4 above.
•Turn the DVD Video Camera off once.
•Press the DISC EJECT lever to remove the disc.
Note:
•Press the g button to terminate playback. However, the
Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled.
•Still images can also be played back repeatedly.
•Repeat playback will not function when playback is set
from the recording pause status.
Others
ENTER
RAM
RETURN
Category
Repeat Play
VIDEO
Al l
PHOTO
006/ 015All Progra
m
s
PLAY
RAM
(When “PHOTO” is
specified)
Others
ENTER
RAM
RETURN
Category
Repeat Play
On
O
ff
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3
Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)
If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode after each still is
played back.
Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills.
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Slide Show”,
“All” or “DPOF”, and then
press the A button.
All: To play all stills
recorded on card
in slide show.
DPOF: To play only stills to which DPOF has been
set in slide show.
When playback is finished, the DVD Video Camera
will enter the playback pause mode at the final still.
Pressing the g button will restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
Note:
•One still is played for approx. 5 seconds.
•With slide show, playback starts from the first still on card.
•If you press the g button or turn the DVD Video Camera
off, Slide Show will be canceled.
Slide Show
ENTER RETURN
Al l
DPOF
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Installing Software
Before installing the DVD-RAM driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera, make sure
that another DVD-RAM driver has not already been installed in your PC.
If another DVD-RAM driver has already installed in your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM driver.
If the packet writing software which supports the DVD-RAM disc is installed, it is necessary to un-install
it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM driver.
Note:
•This guide uses the screen of Windows® XP Home Edition/XP Professional to explain installing software: Use the same
procedure for Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional to install the DVD-RAM driver.
•We will not guarantee proper operation of this DVD Video Camera if you use software other than that supplied with this
product to read/write data to the DVD Video Camera even though reading/writing of a file has finished without errors.
Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera:
VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP
Personal computer : IBM PC/AT compatible computer
OS : Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/
XP Professional
CPU : Pentium® III 450 MHz or faster or Celeron® 633 MHz or faster
(Pentium® 4, 1.2 GHz or faster is recommended.)
This unit may not be operated with a Pentium® compatible CPU not made by Intel® or
AMD®.
This unit also may not be operated with AMD-K6®-2/AMD-K6®-III.
Memory : 128 MB or more
Free disk space : 400 MB or more (not including the space in which images and stills are copied and edited)
Display resolution : 1024 × 768 pixels or more
Display mode : High Color (16 bit), 65,536 colors or more (Display adapter supported by DirectX® 8.1,
video memory ; 4 MB or more.)
Sound card : This unit requires sound card supported by DirectSound®.
USB : This unit requires one USB port (USB 2.0 HIGH-SPEED port is recommended).
Operations will not be guaranteed under the following
conditions
•The OS other than Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/
XP Professional is installed.
•Operating computer using Pentium® compatible CPU not made by Intel® or AMD®.
•Connecting this unit to your computer through a USB hub.
•Connecting this unit to your computer without the provided USB Cable and 5 pin Mini USB Cable, type
B(Optional-user provided).
•Connecting USB equipment other than the keyboard, the mouse and this unit to your computer.
•This unit does not support multiprocessors.
•In some cases, defects or limitations may occur depending on the combinations of other software or devices despite
the fact that your computer satisfies the conditions described above.
Note:
Depending on the condition of your PC, it may take a long time to install the software.
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Contents on Provided CD-ROM
Upon inserting the provided CD-ROM into the PC, the “Setup Menu” screen will appear. You can install the
included software.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
lUSB Driver
(see page 133 for installation)
Install this driver when using the provided USB cable to
connect this DVD Video Camera to PC.
•Be sure you do not connect the USB cable before
installing the USB driver.
lDVD-RAM Driver
(see page 135 for installation)
Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded
on a DVD-RAM disc, on your PC.
lDVD-MovieAlbumSE 3
(see page 138 for installation)
You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images
recorded on a DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title.
lMyDVD 4.0
(see page 140 for installation).
You can use MyDVD to create a DVD-Video disc from
movies edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
lAcrobat Reader
If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC, you will
need to install it in order to open the on-line manuals
(instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE and
DVD-RAM driver.
Note:
If any trouble has occured while installing USB driver
or DVD-RAM driver :
(Using other than Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me)
When “Driver Signing” is selected in the “Hardware” tab in
“System Properties”, the installation procedure will not be
completed. Select “Warn” and try again.
To check and change the setting, open “Control Panel” from
the Windows “Start” menu select, “System Properties”, and
then click the “Hardware” tab.
Click
Confirm
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lDVD-MovieAlbumSE
You can read the instruction manual using either of the
following procedures:
•After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open
“Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows
“Start” menu, choose “Panasonic” and “DVD-
MovieAlbumSE”, and then open “On-line Manual”.
To read the above manual, you will need Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not been installed in your
PC, you can install it from the "Setup Menu"
screen. Click any language from the "Acrobat Reader"
on the "Setup Menu" screen.
lMyDVD
•After installing MyDVD, open “Programs” or “All
Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, choose
“Sonic” and “MyDVD”, and then open the electronic
instruction manual in “Documentation” folder.
To read the above manual, a Web browser (Internet
Explorer, Netscape Communicator, etc.) must be set up
in your PC.
If you cannot open the electronic instruction manual for
MyDVD, consult the manufacturer of your PC about the
setup method for the Web browser.
lDVD-RAM Driver
•After installing the DVD-RAM Driver, open
“Programs” or “All Programs” from the Windows
“Start” menu, choose “Panasonic DVD-RAM” and
“DVD-RAM Driver”, and then open “Using DVD-
RAM disc”.
No electronic instruction manual is provided with the
USB Driver.
Note:
Although the above software programs can be used on
Windows®98 Second Edition or later is needed to fully
utilize all functions of DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
Read the electronic instruction manuals (on-line manuals) on PC for complete information on using each
software program.
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Installing USB Driver
Use the following procedure to install the USB Driver. The following instructions are an example for installing the
USB driver from the supplied CD-ROM. It is necessary to repeat steps 6-9 for using the card (Select “ “ in step 6).
1Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click
“USB Driver” on the “Setup Menu” screen.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-
click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2The driver setup screen will appear: Click the “USB
Driver Installation” button.
3When using Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, click “OK”: A message will appear,
read the message, and then click “OK”.
When using OS other than Windows® XP Home
Edition/XP Professional, skip this step.
4When using Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, click “Continue Anyway”.
When using OS other than Windows® XP Home
Edition/XP Professional, skip this step.
5Click “Quit”.
6Set the power switch of DVD Video Camera to
“ “, and then use the provided USB cable to
connect the DVD Video Camera to the USB port of
PC.
The "Found New Hardware" icon will appear.
When using OS other than Windows® XP Home
Edition/XP Professional, installation of the USB
driver is completed. If any message will appear,
follow instructions on screen.
When using Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, proceed to the next step.
7When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen
appears, make sure that “Install the software
automatically (Recommended)” has been checked,
and then click “Next”.
Click
Click
Click
Click
Check Click
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8A warning message will appear, but click “Continue
Anyway”.
9When installation of the USB driver is finished, click
“Finish”.
After the installation of the USB Driver is finished,
make sure to restart your PC.
lOperation with DVD Video Camera
connected
•The following operations are not possible when
connected to PC:
-Camera recording and playback using operation
buttons on DVD Video Camera
-Power off using the power switch on DVD Video
Camera
•No image will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder
of DVD Video Camera when it is connected to PC:
Make sure that the DVD Video Camera is properly
connected to PC: the ACCESS/PC indicator should
show access to DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, the beep
sound indicates start/end of PC connection. (When
disc is not accessed, the ACCESS/PC indicator will
not blink or light.).
•If still images are recorded on disc, use Windows
Explorer to double-click the drive icon of DVD Video
Camera (DVD_CAMERA), and then click the
“\DCIM\100CDPFP” folder: The still JPEG files will
appear.
Click
Click
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Installing DVD-RAM Driver
lBefore Installing DVD-RAM Driver
If another DVD-RAM driver has already installed in your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM driver.
If the packet writing software which supports the DVD-RAM disc is installed, it is necessary to uninstall it, and then
install the provided DVD-RAM driver.
1Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click
“DVD-RAM Driver” on the “Setup Menu” screen.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-
click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2The driver setup screen will appear: Click the “Driver
and Formatter Setup” button.
One of the messages below may appear.
In this case, follow the message and continue the
installation procedure.
3Click “Next”.
4Check the contents of License Agreement: If you
accept it, click “Yes” (The contents displayed on
actual screen may differ from those in the figure.).
Click
Click
Click
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5Check the folder in which the DVD-RAM driver will
be installed, and then click “Next”.
6Check the program folder to be installed, and then
click “Next”.
7Click “Next”.
8Installation will start. When installation is complete,
some notes will appear: Check the contents, and then
click “x” at the top right of window.
The contents displayed on actual screen may differ
from those in the figure.
9If your PC uses Windows® Me / 98 Second Edition / XP
Home Edition / XP Professional, a message that
prompts you to restart will appear: Follow the on-screen
instructions and then click “Finish”.
Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now complete.
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,
proceed with step 10.
10
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, a
message announcing the start for detecting device
will appear. The detection of device will start, after
which it will take several minutes for PC to detect the
device. When detecting the device is complete, a
message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click
“Yes” and then restart the PC.
Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now complete.
Click
Click
Confirm
Click
Click
Click
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lTo confirm the installation of the USB Driver and the DVD-RAM Driver
You can check whether these installations have been completed successfully. Use the following procedure.
1Process for getting to Device Manager as follows.
Windows® XP : Start - Control Panel - System -
Hardware - Device Manager
Windows® 2000 : Start - Settings -Control Panel -
System - Hardware - Device Manager
Windows® Me/98 Second Edition : Start - Settings -
Control Panel - System - Device Manager
2Click “Device Manager”. Verify that the following
items are listed on the screen.
When using disc:
•“MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device”
under “DVD/CD-ROM drives” *1
*1:When using Windows® 98 Second Edition or Me,
“MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” is listed under
“CDROM” and “Disk drives” respectively.
•“Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode USB Interface”
under “Universal Serial Bus controllers”
When using card:
•“MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device”
under “Disk drives”
•“Panasonic DVD CAMERA SD Mode USB Interface”
under “Universal Serial Bus controllers”
Example for using disc
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Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE
“DVD-MovieAlbumSE” software is used to edit movies that conform to DVD Video Recording format.
1Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click
“DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3” on the “Setup Menu”
screen.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-
click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2The screen for installing “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”
will appear: Click “Next”.
3Carefully read the Software License Agreement: If
you accept it, click “Yes”.
4Choose “NTSC” for the TV broadcast system, click
“Next”.
5If you do not change the folder where the software is
installed, click “Next”.
Click
Click
Click
Check
Click
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6If you do not change the program folder name, click
“Next”.
7Check the contents, and then click “Next”.
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional a
message announcing “READ ONLY FILE
DETECTION MESSAGE” will appear: Click “No”.
Proceed with installation, following the instructions
on screen.
8A message for verifying whether a shortcut icon is to
be created on desktop will appear:
If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not , choose
“No”.
Installation will start.
9Choose the restart option, and then click “Finish”.
Note:
•If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional/
XP Home Edition/XP Professional, set the user name
to “Administrator (computer's manager)” (or user
name with equivalent authorization), log on to PC, and
then install the software (if you do not have
authorization, consult your system manager.).
•When using DVD-MovieAlbumSE software on
Windows® 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/
XP Professional, log on to your PC as Administrator
with a login name equally authorized. If you log on with
a login name other than Administrator, you can not
use DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
•You can not use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to handle an
AVI file in DV format with no sound.
•When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, Mount
Information window may appear or the recorded
movies may not be shown. If this has occured, try the
following procedure.
1. Click “Preference”, and then “Device setting”.
2. Select the drive in which the DVD-RAM disc is
inserted in the “Drive Select” column, click "OK".
Click
Click
Click
Click
“Preference” tab
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Installing MyDVD
MyDVD included in the provided CD-ROM does not contain the slideshows function. Therefore, you can not edit
stills on MyDVD.
1Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click
“MyDVD 4.0” on the “Setup Menu” screen.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-
click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2The screen for installing “MyDVD” will appear:
Click “Next”.
3Carefully read the Software License Agreement: If
you accept it, click “Yes”.
4After you accept the Software Licence Agreement,
“Choose Destination Location” will appear. If you do
not wish to change the folder where the software is
installed, click “Next”.
5Check the contents, and then click “Next”.
Installation will start.
6Click “Finish”, and then restart the PC.
Click
Click
Click
Click
Click
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Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed
MyDVD, recommends user registration of MyDVD,
in order to offer appropriate support to customers.
The guide for user registration will appear when you
start MyDVD for the first time, or you can do it any
time by accessing the following URL:
http://www.mydvd.com
(You will need an Internet connection for user
registration.)
For registered customers
http://support. sonic. com
Telephone Customer Support (For registered
customers only)
1-877-383-1124
9am-6pm Pacific Standard Time. USA (Weekdays
only)
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc
Recorded on DVD Video Camera
Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD Video disc (DVD-R disc) from the images
recorded on this DVD Video Camera, following the procedure below:
1Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD
Video Camera, and connect the DVD Video Camera
to the USB terminal of PC.
2Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images on
DVD-RAM disc as necessary.
When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, Mount
Information window may appear or the recorded
movies may not be shown. If it has occured, try the
following procedure.
1. Click “Preference”, and then “Device setting”.
2. Select the drive in which the DVD-RAM disc is
inserted. In the “Drive Select” column, click
"OK".
3Right-click the thumbnail from which you wish to
create a DVD Video disc on the DVD-
MovieAlbumSE screen, and execute “Export”.
4The “Program Export” screen, shown below, will
appear: Choose “Same Resolution” and check “Use
DVD-Video (LPCM)” in the “Export Mode” setting
box. Choose “704 × 480 (recommended)” for
“Resolution”.
“Preference” tab
“Program Export” Screen
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Note:
•Choose “Divide by Marker” in the “Option” box: Each
scene of program recorded on the DVD Video Camera
will be saved as an independent movie file so that
export can be executed at high speed. If you do not
choose “Divide by Marker”, movie files may be unified
and re-encoded, so it may take time to export them or
the image quality may slightly deteriorate. DVD-
MovieAlbumSE may automatically encode a movie
recorded in the XTRA mode containing rapidly
moving scenes (8 Mbps or higher), regardless of the
“Divide by Marker” setting.
•Do not choose “Simple Export” in the “Export Mode”
setting box: Choosing it may stop export midway.
•If you want to change the destination folder, click “Ref.”
and specify the appropriate folder.
If you want to create a new folder, type the name of
new folder directly in the “Destination Folder” field.
5Click the Start button to start export.
6When export is complete, message “The file
exporting was completed successfully.
Do you wish to create a ‘DVD-Video’ disc or an
‘MPEG file’ disc?” will appear. Check the small box
for “Eject the disc being used”, and then click “Yes”.
Insert a brand-new DVD-R disc into the DVD Video
Camera.
7DVD-MovieAlbumSE will automatically end, and
the “Export to Disc” screen will appear: Click the
“Start” button.
8MyDVD will automatically start. After a few
moments, the exported scene will be automatically
registered on the MyDVD editing screen:
Now you can change the DVD menu to the desired
style, change the title, etc. on this editing screen.
9Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will
start. When writing is complete, a DVD video disc
will be created.
Then the disc cover of DVD Video Camera will open
automatically.
Note:
•Even if you use the provided application software
(MyDVD) and record wide movies on DVD-RAM disc to
DVD-R disc, screen image will not be wider. DVD-R disc
does not support the Wide setting and it is displayed
lengthwise when you playback this disc.
When you are going to record DVD-R disc by the movies
which you have finished recording, set the Wide setting
beforehand at “4:3” (See “Setting to Wide TV Screen
Mode” on page 84).
•The following table shows the recordable time on 8 cm
DVD-R disc using MyDVD. The recordable time is shorter
than that of 8 cm DVD-RAM disc because MyDVD always
records audio in the LPCM format.
Movie quality mode of
DVD-RAM disc in DVD
Video Camera
Recordable time on 8
cm DVD-R disc
(using MyDVD)
STD Approx. 40 minutes
FINE Approx. 25 minutes
XTRA Approx. 18 minutes
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Uninstalling Software
Use the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed:
Uninstalling USB Driver
With Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me:
1Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to
“ “, and use the USB cable to connect it to the PC.
2Open “System” on “Control Panel”, and then choose
the “Device Manager” tab.
3Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” in
“CDROM”.
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
4Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” in
"Disk drives".
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
5Delete the following item in “Universal Serial Bus
controllers”:
“Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode USB
Interface”
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
6Close Device Manager.
If the message for restart appears, click “No”.
7Delete the following files.
Windows® 98 Second Edition:
C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\Hitachi Ltd.
DZ3298.inf
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS\dzmvpdr
.pdr
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\DZMVUM
SS.sys
Windows® Me:
C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\Hitachi Ltd.
DZ32Me.inf
No extension may appear depending on the
setting on PC.
If the INF folder cannot be found, use Explorer to
choose the “View” menu, “Folder Options”, "View"
tab, and then “Show all files”: Click “OK” and then
try again.
8Disconnect the DVD Video Camera from PC, and
then restart the PC.
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With Windows® 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional:
1Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to
“ ”, and use the USB cable to connect it to the PC.
2Open “System” on “Control Panel”, and then click
“Device Manager” under the “Hardware” tab.
3Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB
Device” in “DVD/CD-ROM drive”.
4If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, delete
“MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB
Device” in “Disk drives”.
If your PC uses Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional or no item exists, proceed with the next
step.
5Delete “Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode
USB Interface” in “Universal Serial Bus controllers”.
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
6Close Device Manager.
If the message for restart appears, click “No”.
7If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, open
the C:\WINNT\INF folder.
If your PC uses Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, open the C:\WINDOWS\INF folder.
If the INF folder cannot be found or above a warning
message appears, use Explorer to choose “Tools”
menu then select “Folder Options”, “View” tab, and
then “Show hidden files and folders” as noted on
figure 1 .
Figure 1.
8When Windows\inf folder is opened select all files
beginning with oem as noted figure 2 .
Figure 2.
Open each file beginning with oem0.inf with
application software Notepad provided with
Windows by the following method (Right click on the
oem0.inf and select “open with” Notepad.)
Search for the files with the following entry on the
second and fourth lines, and delete them:
Extension “.inf” may not appear, depending on the
setting of PC.
9Also delete the .PNF files numerically associated
with the oem file, Example (If you delete oem7.inf
file also delete oem7.pnf file.
10
Disconnect the DVD Video Camera from PC, and
then restart the PC.
Deleting Other Applications
To uninstall the other applications, use “Control Panel” to open “Add or Remove Applications”, choose the
applications to be uninstalled from the displayed list of applications, and then click the “Change/Remove”.
Note:
After uninstalling software, be sure to restart the PC.
; Panasonic DVD DIGICAM USB Driver
Installation File
; Support Model : VDR- M50/70 Series
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Supplementary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories
Video Camera Accessories
* Please refer to page 43 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
Accessory#Description
LM-AK60U 8cm DVD-RAM
LM-RK30U 8cm DVD-R
PV-DAC13 AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable
CGA-DU07A 680mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
CGA-DU14A* 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
CGA-DU21A 2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
RP-SDH512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPA
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
BN-SDCAPE/1B
(For USA)
BN-SDCAPU/1B
(For Canada)
USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card (compatible with MultimediaCard)
BN-SDABPE/1B
(For USA)
BN-SDABPU/1B
(For Canada)
SD PCMCIA Adaptor (compatible with MultimediaCard)
VW-FLH3 Video Flash (only for VDR-M70PP)
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Information on Round DVD Holder
This DVD Video Camera cannot use a square adapter, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc, 8 cm DVD-R disc: Remove
the disc from square adapter and set it in Round DVD Holder, referring to the instruction sheet of disc.
lRemoving disc from square adaptor
Note:
Refer to page 74 if you want to correctly set the removed disc in Round DVD Holder so that it can be used in this DVD
Video Camera.
(Example 1)
(Example 2)
Snap off and
remove lock pin
Slide the disc obliquely upward
so that it is not caught by claws.
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Cleaning
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD Video Camera.
lCleaning LCD screen and camera
lens
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the
LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or
subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in
the screen, resulting in display unevenness, or damage
the LCD monitor.
lIf dust adheres to the viewfinder
lens, remove it using a cotton cloth.
Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could scratch the
lens.
lDo not use benzene or thinner to
clean DVD Video Camera case
The coating of case could peel off or the case could
deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with a moist cloth
which has been completely wrung out. When using a
chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.
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Terminology
DVD-RAM disc:
Rewritable DVD disc.
DVD-R disc:
One-time recordable DVD disc.
DVD Video format:
This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format, etc. to record videos (movies). A
generally available DVD video conforms to this format.
DVD Video recorder:
This device can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that conforms to the DVD
Video Recording format. Some DVD Video recorders can record on a DVD-R disc conforming to DVD Video format.
A DVD Video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM can play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on the
DVD Video Camera.
DVD Video Recording format:
Format recorded video data on writable type DVD disc: This format is adopted by DVD Video Cameras and DVD-
RAM recorders that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
DVD Player:
This device can play back video and audio signals recorded on DVD Video and DVD-R discs using the DVD Video
format. Most DVD players can play back a DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD Video Camera (some DVD players
cannot play back the disc).
SD Memory Card:
SanDisk, Matsushita and Toshiba jointly developed this memory card standard in 1999. The card is 32 mm long x
24 mm wide x 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. Since the SD Memory Card was developed based on MultiMediaCard
(MMC), MMC can be inserted into SD Memory Card slot and used. However, an SD Memory Card cannot be inserted
in the slot exclusively for MMC.
USB 2.0:
There are two kinds of USB ports for a PC. As for USB2.0 (full speed), transfer speed is slow, and, as for USB2.0
(high speed), transfer speed is higher-speed. If the DVD Video Camera is connected to the PC via a USB2.0 (high
speed port), movies can be enjoyed without difficulty.
Infrared sensor:
This sensor is used to adjust the white balance.
Thumbnail:
This refers to a reduced screen displayed on Disc Navigation in order to identify the recorded image contents.
Scene:
Video (movie): “One scene” refers to images recorded from one press of REC button until recording is stopped by
pressing the REC button again.
Photo (still): “One scene” refers to a single photo recorded by pressing the REC button.
Slot-in type PC:
PC that has a DVD drive into which a DVD is directly inserted or ejected from without using a tray.
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Disc-protect:
This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot be
accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized.
Howling:
This phenomenon occurs as follows: When the DVD Video Camera is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio
input to the microphone of DVD Video Camera is amplified and output from the speakers of TV, and the signal is
again input to the microphone: This is repeated to form an endless loop of audio signal, and the signal is amplified
up to the audio output amplitude limit of the device. Howling can be prevented by changing the positional relationship
between the DVD Video Camera and TV, or by turning down the volume on TV.
Suspending PC:
This function stores the status of PC before it is turned off: It will restart the PC in the same status as immediately
before PC was turned off, when the PC is turned on next time.
Video selector:
This device can input multiple audio and video signals, and select the desired audio and video signals among those
input, to output them.
Finalize:
This process makes a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera playable on a DVD player, etc. that conforms
to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD-R disc.
MultiMediaCard:
This is a memory card standard jointly developed by Siemens and SanDisk in 1997. The card is 32 mm long x 24 mm
wide x 1.4 mm thick, and has 7 pins. It can be inserted into SD Memory Card slot and used.
Linear PCM recording:
Audio recording format similar to MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2: However, Linear PCM does not compress an audio signal,
but instead samples it and converts it to a digital signal to be recorded. Therefore, the amount of data used is larger
than that of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2.
Laser pickup block:
This block emits laser beam to a disc, and then collects the laser beam reflected
from the disc to convert it to an electric signal. The block consists of a laser, lens,
receiving element, etc.
Laser pickup block
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Before Requesting Service
Check 1 No movie can be recorded
Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R
disc.
Check the following:
•Is DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc inserted?
•Is power switch set to “ ”?
•Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Video Camera write-
protected? Release the write-protect.
•Does disc have remaining recording space?
If movie still cannot be recorded after the above
checks, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
Check 2 No still can be recorded
Still can be recorded only on DVD-RAM disc, SD
Memory Card or MultiMediaCard.
Check the following:
•Is DVD-RAM disc, SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard inserted?
•Is power switch set to match the recording medium?
−When using DVD-RAM disc:
Set to “ ”.
−When using SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard:
Set to “ ”.
•Is loaded DVD-RAM disc write-protected?
•When using SD Memory Card: Is it locked?
•Does disc or card have remaining recording space?
If still cannot be recorded after the above checks, the
disc or card may be damaged: Use another disc or
card.
Check 3 Skip or search playback does
not work well
If the temperature inside the DVD Video Camera is
high, normal operation may not be possible. Turn the
DVD Video Camera off, wait for a few moments, and
then turn it on again for operation.
Check 4
• No operation can be
performed because the
ACCESS/PC or CARD
ACCESS indicator on this DVD
Video Camera remains lit or
blinking.
• After disc or card is inserted, it
takes some time until
recording is possible.
In the following cases, it will take more time than usual
until operation is possible:
•When disc or card is removed and then reinserted
•When date changes (e.g., during the first recording
of the day)
•When the temperature is greatly different from the
time of previous recording
•When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is
inserted
•When disc is subject to severe vibrations
•When the battery or DC cord was disconnected
instead of following the correct procedure using
power switch to turn the DVD Video Camera off
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Check 5 No DVD Video Camera operation
Is a fully charged battery pack attached?
Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet?
Check 6 No image in viewfinder
Is LCD monitor open?
No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD
monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD Video
Camera.
Check 7 No image appears on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder
•Is DVD Video Camera connected to PC using USB
cable?
Unplug the USB cable.
•Does DVD Video Camera stop at the end of the
scene to which wipe-out was set and played back?
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
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Error Messages
A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Video Camera. If a message appears, refer to
the following table and take appropriate corrective action.
Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference
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(1) Data error in a part of
image file. Repair data
now?
(2) Found error in image
file. Repair data now?
(3) Data error in all
image file. Repair all
data now?
It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file
when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during
recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or
creating play list). Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the
video file, but even if “NO” is selected, the same message will
appear when the DVD Video Camera is turned on next time. (Do not
remove the disc while the DVD Video Camera is recognizing it:
Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function.)
Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following
cautions:
•Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when power
was turned off.
•Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on another
recorder is mixed in.
•The repaired data may be different from the original recorded
content because of partial deletion of defective portion.
•Since the date/time of repair is added to the repaired data (only
the corrected portion for partial repair), the original date/time
information will be lost.
•Since all movies, and then all stills, are repaired, the order of
recorded contents will be lost.
(In case of message (2) (3) only)
•See *1 on page 157.
(1) Error has occurred.
Please restart.
•Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD Video Camera using
the following methods:
(1) Turn power off, remove the battery pack or AC adaptor and
reattach it, and then turn power on again.
(2) Turn power off, and reinsert the disc. Then turn power on again.
(3) See *3 on page 157.
(4) If you have another disc available, check to see if any problem
occurs with the disc. If another disc can be used normally, the
original disc may be defective: Contact the disc manufacturer.
If the above procedures cannot solve the problem, take note of
the error number, and contact your dealer.
Reference: “Error Code 2881” shows that the disc cannot be
recognized properly.
9, 42, 45, 46
(2) Error has occurred.
Please reinsert a disc.
(3) Error has occurred.
Error code No. xxxx.
Please read the manual.
(4) ERROR xxxx
(5) DISK xxxx
(1) This disc must be
formatted before it can
be used by this camera.
(2) Do not format this
disc if you want to record
from the PC connection
terminal.
(3) Format the disc now?
DVD-R disc that was not initialized for camera use was inserted.
47
Battery pack is almost
empty. Replace it.
Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adaptor to power the
DVD Video Camera. 42, 45
Cannot combine scene. Unless consecutive scenes are selected, they cannot be combined. 106
153
Cannot combine.
Deselect PHOTO
scenes.
Select only movies and combine them.
106
Cannot combine scene
of multiple programs.
Scenes cannot be combined, because the programs are different.
Create a play list. 116
Cannot combine. Select
multiple scenes.
Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then
combine them. 106
Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be
deleted.
Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them.
106
Cannot execute.
Change display
category to ALL.
This message will appear if you attempt to combine or move scenes
with “Category: VIDEO or PHOTO” specified. 128
Cannot execute.
Unselect multiple
scenes.
Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple
scenes were selected. 98
CANNOT RECORD
PHOTOS
Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still images on DVD-
R disc. Use DVD-RAM disc to record still images. 28
Cannot replace
thumbnail on PHOTO
scenes.
The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed.
Select a movie. 103
Cannot select any more
scenes.
The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999. 111
CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills.
Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. 33, 101
Card error has occurred.
Format the card now?
Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted
midway? When using the card on this DVD Video Camera, choose
“YES” and format it.
125
Card error has occurred.
Formatting is not
complete.
The card may be damaged: Use another card.
31
Card error. •The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card
again, or use another card.
•Data other than still image may be included: Use another card.
31
Card error has occurred.
Keep card inside &
restart.
Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off the
DVD Video Camera with the card being used inside, connect the AC
adaptor, and then power the DVD Video Camera again. Repair of
scenes will be attempted.
45, 50
Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
33, 101
No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary
stills or use another card.
Card full.
Cannot execute.
Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. 33, 101
Card has no data. This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute
playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded.
Card is not formatted.
Format the card now?
Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD
Video Camera, choose “YES” and format it. 125
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154
Control Information
Error.
Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene
information.
Update the control information.
126
•Use another disc.
•See *3 on page 157. 28, 74
COPY PROTECTED The video signal input to this DVD Video Camera may be copy-
guarded.
Some prerecorded video materials, such as movies, are guarded
against copying.
Copy-guarded materials cannot be recorded on this DVD Video
Camera.
75
DISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc.
Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the
DVD Video Camera.
51, 52
This DVD Video Camera is verifying whether the correct disc has
been inserted.
Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the
DVD Video Camera.
This message will be displayed for a little longer when the date
changes.
DISC ALMOST FULL The disc will soon be full, and recording will be impossible.
Delete unnecessary scenes and try the disc again, or use another
disc.
32, 33,101
Disc error has occurred.
Finalizing is not
complete.
•Disc error occurred during finalizing, and finalizing failed.
Replace the disc.
•See *3 on 157
127
Disc error has occurred.
Format the disc now?
•Has the disc been initialized on PC? Has initializing the disc on
PC been interrupted?
Choose “YES” and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD
Video Camera. Initializing the disc will erase all data on it.
•See *2 on page 157.
125
Disc error has occurred.
Formatting is not
complete.
The disc may be dirty.
Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before reusing
it, or use another disc.
This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which
formatting was interrupted midway. In this case, use another disc.
74, 125
Disc error has occurred.
Keep disc inside &
restart.
Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.
Turn off the DVD Video Camera with the disc being used in it,
connect AC adaptor, and then power the DVD Video Camera again.
Repair of scenes will be tried.
45
Disc error. •Use another disc.
•See *3 on page 157. 28, 74
•Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing
done on some device other than this DVD Video Camera.
Initialize the disc or use another disc.
•Initializing the disc will erase all data on it.
125
“DISC ERROR” appears
when an attempt to
release write-protect is
made.
If you have write-protected a disc using the write-protect setting tool
(WPTOOL) that is equipped with the DVD-RAM driver contained on
the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera, you cannot
release the write-protect on this DVD Video Camera as is. Use the
write-protect setting tool on PC to release the write-protect.
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Disc full. Cannot
execute.
Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another
disc. 101
Disc has no data. This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute
playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded.
Disc has no Play List. Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored. 117
Disc includes protected
scenes. Delete scenes?
The disc may be software protected from a device other than this
DVD Video Camera. To release in this case, use the device that has
executed software-protect.
Disc is full. Cannot add
control info.
The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be
entered, so the control information for generating thumbnails
cannot be added.
Combine several scenes or delete them.
101, 106
Disc is not formatted.
Format the disc now?
•Has the disc been initialized on a PC?
Choose “YES” and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD
Video Camera. Initialization will delete all data on the disc.
•See *2 on page 157
125
DPOF is not set to a
scene.
This message will appear when “Slide Show: DPOF” is specified for
the card to which DPOF was not set. 129
DPOF scenes over limit.
Cannot set DPOF
scenes.
The maximum number of scenes for which DPOF can be set is 999.
110
Drive overheat. Please
retry later.
The temperature inside the DVD Video Camera is too high, and
reading or writing of the data on disc may not be performed
normally.
Turn the DVD Video Camera off and wait for a while. The
temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD Video Camera
is placed in a well-ventilated spot.
50
DVD-R Disc, Video
mode cannot be
changed.
With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode once used for recording
cannot be changed. 32
END OF DISC The disc is full.
You cannot record on this disc anymore. Prepare another disc or
delete unnecessary movie scenes from this disc.
101
End scene cannot be
divided.
Division is not possible at the end of scene. 107
Error occurred. Please
replace disc or format
disc.
•Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM disc to be repaired.
Initialize the disc before using it, or use another disc. Initializing
the disc will erase all data on it.
•See *2 on page 157.
125
Error occurred. Please
replace disc.
An abnormality occurred with a DVD-R disc to be repaired. Replace
the disc.
Finalize may not be
complete. Finalize again
now?
Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which power
was supplied and disc was inserted. 127
It is unrecordable on this
card.
The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD Video Camera: Use
another card. 31
JPEG file related to
scenes are not found.
This message will appear when stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc
using a device other than this DVD Video Camera are to be copied
to card.
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156
NO CARD Insert a card. 49
No card.
Please insert card.
No card is inserted.
Insert a card. 49
NO DISC This message may appear when the DVD Video Camera or disc is
moved from a cold place to a warm place.
Condensation has occurred on the DVD Video Camera lens or
DVD-RAM drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the DVD Video
Camera turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1-2 hours.
9
The disc has not been inserted.
Insert it. 46
No more scenes. Play
List was deleted.
•All scenes are deleted from the play list.
•Since a play list with no scenes cannot be supported by
specifications, a play list from which all registered scenes have
been deselected will be deleted.
119, 120
Photo cannot be
divided.
Still image cannot be divided. 107
PlayLists over limit. An attempt was made to create new play list or copy play list, even
though limit specified for play lists in the video recording standard
had already been stored.
116
Same scenes on Play
List will be deleted.
Delete scenes?
•This will appear when scenes are to be deleted.
•When a play list exists on disc, an attempt to delete scenes in
program will display this message. (This message will not appear
if you deselect scenes from play list.)
101
Scenes over limit.
Cannot add scene.
The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit that
can be entered.
Delete several scenes.
116, 120
Scenes over limit.
Cannot divide scene.
The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be
entered.
Delete several scenes.
107, 116
Scenes over limit.
Cannot move scene.
This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the
number of scenes has already reached the registrable limit. 104, 116
Stop processing The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes.
There was no scene
which can be deleted.
This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on Disc
Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked.
Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion.
101, 109
This card cannot be
used.
Please replace card.
The card cannot be used in this DVD Video Camera: Use another
card. 31
This disc cannot be
used. Please replace
disc.
A disc that cannot be used on this DVD Video Camera has been
loaded. Check the type of disc. 29
This disc is recorded by
the PAL system. Please
replace disc.
This DVD Video Camera can use only discs recorded on the NTSC
system. A disc recorded on the PAL system cannot be used on this
DVD Video Camera.
Top scene cannot be
divided.
Division is not possible at the start of scene. 107
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference
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157
*1
•This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized
immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt
before using it.
•This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD Video
Camera off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
•If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD Video Camera on from off with a disc loaded after recording
on it, choose repair.
•If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another disc - and no
condensation has occurred and the disc is not dirty - choose repair.
*2
•This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. In this case, do not initialize the disc; remove it and then
use a soft, dry cloth to clean the dirt before using it.
•This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not initialize the disc; turn the DVD Video
Camera off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
•Initialization will delete all data on disc.
*3
•This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. Remove the disc and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean
the dirt before using it.
•This message may also appear when condensation occurs. Wait until the DVD Video Camera dries out, and then
turn it on again.
•This message will appear when a single-sided disc is inserted in reverse. Reinsert the disc correctly. (Insert the disc
with the label printed surface facing the outside.)
UNFORMAT DISC The disc is not initialized or it is damaged.
If this message appears, be sure to initialize the disc on this DVD
Video Camera before using it.
Reinitializing even a disc used on this DVD Video Camera may be
necessary (initializing will erase all recorded contents on disc). If
this message appears, try to initialize the disc. If the same message
still appears, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
125
See *2 on page 157.
Use AC adapter/
charger.
Finalization is not possible when the DVD Video Camera is powered
by a battery pack: Use the AC adaptor for finalization. 45, 127
Use AC adapter/
charger.
Turn off power.
Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD Video Camera is powered
by a battery pack.
If the AC adaptor is unavailable in handy place, remove the disc, use
the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the removed disc,
insert the disc into the DVD Video Camera afterwards, and connect
the AC adaptor.
45
VIDEO scene cannot be
copied to card.
No movie can be copied to card.
Select stills and copy them to card. 108
Write protected.
Check card.
•A locked card or write-protected disc is inserted.
•Release the lock or write-protect using the Card or Disc
Navigation menu. 31, 124
Write protected.
Check disk.
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Troubleshooting
Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD
Video Camera to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.
Power supplies
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference
page
Battery pack cannot be
charged.
*If the battery pack does
not charge after you try
the four procedures
shown on the right, it
may be dead:
Purchase a new
battery pack.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery pack at 50-86ºF (10-30ºC).
23
Is the battery pack abnormally hot?
Remove the battery pack, leave it for a while to cool down, then
charge it.
Is the DC cord connected to AC adaptor? Unplug it.
Has the battery pack been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery pack, and then reattach it.
Battery pack weakens
fast.
Are you using the DVD Video Camera where the temperature is very
low?
The DVD Video Camera can normally be used for 40-60 minutes
with a fully charged CGA-DU14A battery pack, but this time will be
shorter at low temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
43
Battery pack may be dead.
The performance of battery pack will deteriorate if it is used for an
extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery pack.
44
The CHARGE indicator
on AC adaptor is blinking.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery pack in environment where the temperature is
50-86°F (10-30°).
The battery pack has possibly discharged excessively. Continue
charging: After a while, the battery pack will be charged to the
specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the
battery charge will be completed normally.
43
Power turns off
immediately after being
turned on.
Is battery pack charged?
Charge it.
23
When power is turned
on, the LCD screen will
turn on and off.
Power goes off
unexpectedly.
Is Power Save set to “On”?
If the powered DVD Video Camera is left for as long as 5 minutes
without recording or playback with “Power Save: On” specified, it will
automatically turn off to save battery power. To restart recording in
this case, set the power switch to “OFF” and then set it to “ ”. You
can also specify “Power Save: Off” to stop automatic power off.
92
Power cannot be turned
off.
Detach the battery pack or AC adaptor once, and then press the
RESET button of DVD Video Camera: Reattach a power supply to
DVD Video Camera before turning it on again.
159
During recording
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference
page
Pressing the REC button
will not start recording.
Is input image copy-guarded?
Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD Video
Camera.
75
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
Is disc scratched or do dirt or fingerprints adhere to it?
Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc. 74
If you turn this DVD Video Camera on for many hours in a high
temperature location, this DVD Video Camera may automatically
stop recording for the protection of the lens in the laser pickup
assembly. In this case, follow the messages on the display of this
DVD Video Camera.
To start recording again, turn this DVD Video Camera off and leave
it for a while.
Is some other AV device directly connected to the AV input/output
jack of this DVD Video Camera?
If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV
selector, the video signal may be transmitted incorrectly. In such a
case, reduce the number of devices through which the video signal
is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.
75
Are you attempting to record an image from a video game or PC?
From some video games or PCs, images cannot be recorded on this
DVD Video Camera.
75
LCD screen is hard to
see.
Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?
Stop recording and adjust the brightness. 91
Is the DVD Video Camera being used outdoors?
Use the viewfinder. When using LCD monitor, adjust its angle so that
LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.
38
Focus is not correct. Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?
Focus manually. 65
Does “MF” appear?
The DVD Video Camera is set to manual focus. Focus the subject
manually, or release manual focus.
64
Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the
viewfinder as a monitor?
Adjust the diopter control.
37
In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “OFF”, and
then set it to “ ”, “ ” or “ ” again. 50
Some vibrations are felt
or slight sound is heard
from mechanism.
These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does not
indicate a fault.
160
During playback
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference
page
Recognition of disc is not
complete
Is disc dirty?
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean it. 74
Pressing the playback
button will not start
playback.
Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD Video
Camera?
Playback of images recorded on devices other than this DVD Video
Camera may be impossible on this DVD Video Camera.
126
Has scene been edited on a device other than this DVD Video
Camera?
If a scene recorded on this DVD Video Camera is edited on a device
other than this DVD Video Camera, playback may not be possible on
this DVD Video Camera.
No playback picture
appears on TV screen.
Is TV input selector set correctly?
Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check whether the
correct input was selected on TV to match the connected jacks. If the
DVD Video Camera is connected to VCR, set its input selector to
“external input (LINE)”.
70
Is the DVD Video Camera connected to TV correctly?
Check the connections. 69
Playback picture is
momentarily interrupted.
Is disc scratched or do dirt or fingerprints adhere to it?
Clean the disc. 74
Poor playback picture Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and recorded?
The problem may be remedied if a VCR equipped with TBC circuit
is used for playback.
Playback picture is
greatly distorted.
Was recording of external input made with “Frame” specified?
Specify “Field” for “PHOTO Input” in record mode settings. 88
No sound Is the TV volume control set correctly?
Adjust TV volume control.
Disc Navigation
thumbnails do not
appear.
Was the image recorded from AV input/output jack with
interference?
Record images with no noise or disturbance.
Photos on card cannot
be played back.
This DVD Video Camera can play back image data recorded on SD
Memory Card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF
(Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image
data normally playable on this DVD Video Camera is that with pixels
from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical. If
the pixel data is outside this range, blue thumbnails will appear
(thumbnails* in the figure), meaning the image is unplayable.
Even when the number of pixels is within the above range, playback
may not be possible, depending on the recording status of the digital
camera used.
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is an integrated image file
format for digital cameras: Image files can be used on all digital
devices conforming to DCF.
It will take some time to
play back photos on card.
When playing back a still, “Playback.” will appear: Stills with a large
number of pixels will take some time to appear.
1/ 6Al l
scenes
PLAY
Fig. 1
*
161
When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC:
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference
page
No drive icon appears on
PC.
The DVD Video Camera is not turned on.
Check the power supply. 50
Driver is not properly recognized.
Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use
“Refresh driver” in Device Manager to reinstall the driver.
Turn PC off and then disconnect the USB cable. Turn PC on again,
and then use the USB cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to
PC.
Make sure the USB cable is completely plugged into this DVD Video
Camera.
If a yellow “!” mark is attached to some device in Windows® Device
Manager, uninstall the USB device driver, and then reinstall it,
following the procedure on page 133.
Error occurs in playback
of DVD Video Camera on
PC.
If error occurs with USB connection, the transfer rate is not sufficient.
It is recommended that you use a USB terminal conforming to
USB2.0 when connecting the DVD Video Camera.
148
Application is
abnormally run on PC.
Turn the PC and DVD Video Camera off, and try again.
Error occurs during
writing to DVD-R disc.
The temperature of DVD Video Camera is too high due to continuous
operation.
Disconnect the DVD Video Camera from PC once, remove the disc
from the DVD Video Camera, and then turn it off. After a few
moments, connect them again and write to a brand-new disc.
Transfer of images stops. Connect the DVD Video Camera to another USB terminal of PC. If
your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that you use USB
terminal on the back of PC.
DVD-RAM/R/RW drive
built into PC cannot be
used after the provided
software has been
installed.
This problem may be solved if the software related to DVD-RAM/R/
RW of your PC is upgraded, or if the DVD-RAM driver is uninstalled.
However, with Windows® 98 Second Edition / Me / 2000
Professional, uninstalling the DVD-RAM driver will make it
impossible for the JPEG stills recorded on DVD-RAM on this DVD
Video Camera to be read by the PC.
DVD-R disc cannot be
played back on DVD-
MovieAlbumSE.
DVD-MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data read on
DVD-R disc: Use optional-user provided DVD video playback
software to play back DVD-R disc on PC.
138
Error appears when
starting DVD-
MovieAlbumSE.
Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to
DirectX 8.1.
Video written to hard disk
of PC cannot be edited
on DVD-MovieAlbum
copy tool.
DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard disk
of PC: Copy the data to another DVD-RAM disc and then edit it.
Movies are not
recognized by
application in PC.
Make sure the power switch of this DVD Video Camera is set to
“”, “” or “”.
The DISC EJECT lever
does not work when the
DVD Video Camera is
connected to PC.
While the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC, use Explorer to
right-click the DVD Video Camera drive icon and execute “Eject”.
162
The DVD-RAM drive of
DVD Video Camera
cannot be opened by PC
Explorer or application.
Error appears. Disc
cannot be ejected.
If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, terminate it.
When the time stamp of
file in DVD-RAM is
viewed on PC, it is
different from the actual
recording time.
The file system of this DVD Video Camera is operated on Greenwich
Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not been set. With
Windows® as of January, 2004, the time stamp of file viewed on
Explorer looks different from the actual recording time. The actual
recording time will appear as date/time indication on playback
screen.
When DVD-
MovieAlbumSE is
started, “Disc in Drive X:
cannot be used”
appears.
A disc other than DVD-RAM is loaded in drive: DVD-MovieAlbumSE
cannot be used for media other than DVD-RAM.
Click the “Preference” button in the dialog box, click the “Device
setting” tab to choose the drive where DVD-RAM disc is loaded in the
“Drive Select” column, and then click “OK”.
141
An image that should
have been recorded
does not appear when
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is
started.
Click the “Preference” button at top right of DVD-MovieAlbumSE
screen, click the “Device Setting” tab to choose the drive where
DVD-RAM disc is loaded in the “Drive Select” column, and then click
“OK”.
“DISC ERROR” appears
when releasing write-
protect.
A disc that was write-protected using the write-protect setting tool
(WPTOOL) equipped with the DVD-RAM driver on the CD-ROM
provided with this DVD Video Camera cannot be released on this
DVD Video Camera as is. Use the write-protect setting tool on PC
to release the write-protect.
No USB HS (high speed)
connection even when
USB2.0 card is used.
Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with
the USB2.0 card.
You will need to install the driver provided by USB2.0 card maker in
order to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed).
Executing “Export” on
DVD-MovieAlbumSE will
interrupt reading
midway.
Do not choose “Simple Export”: If you do, reading will stop midway.
When executing “Export”
on DVD-MovieAlbumSE,
it takes much time to
read.
•If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more time
because data must be re-encoded and read.
•If “Divide by Marker” is not chosen, it may take some time because
data will be read while being re-encoded.
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Symptom Cause and Correction Reference
page
163
Miscellaneous
Symptom Cause and Correction Reference
page
Power does not come on,
or no operation occurs by
pressing button.
Execute system reset (press the RESET button). 164
Has the DVD Video Camera been subjected to impact?
The DVD Video Camera could be damaged. Please contact us. 170
The date and time are
incorrect.
Has the DVD Video Camera been left unused for a long period of
time?
The internal backup memory battery may be discharged:
Charge it.
40
No scene can be deleted. Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted?
If the selected scene (framed in red) exists, that scene will be deleted
even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check the colors
of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen.
96
Disc cannot be removed. Did you detach the battery pack or AC adaptor before setting the
power switch to “OFF”?
Connect the battery pack or AC adaptor, set the power switch to
“ ” and then “OFF”, and remove the disc.
42, 45, 50
DVD Video Camera
cannot be operated from
remote controller.
Is the remote controller pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD
Video Camera?
Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD Video Camera.
37
Is the infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera exposed to direct
sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.?
The remote controller cannot operate the DVD Video Camera when
strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the place or angle of
the DVD Video Camera.
37
Is there a battery in the remote controller?
Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead: Try
replacing it.
36
Is the DVD Video Camera powered?
Tu r n it on. 50
Disc cover cannot be
closed.
Is disc correctly inserted?
Was disc inserted from wrong direction?
Remove the disc and then reinsert it.
46
Is disc inserted in wrong orientation?
Remove the disc, and then reinsert it. 46
Connect a fully charged battery pack or AC adaptor, and then turn
the DVD Video Camera on. 23
Cover will not open. Did you disconnect the battery pack or AC adaptor during removal
of disc? Reconnect the battery pack or AC adaptor, and then turn the
DVD Video Camera on.
42, 45
Operating sound is heard
cyclically.
This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and does
not indicate a fault.
164
System Reset
If the DVD Video Camera does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Video Camera may
recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be
reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Video Camera.
1Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video
Camera off.
Detach the battery pack or AC adaptor.
2Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset button for
several seconds.
All settings will be reset.
Note:
Do not press the reset button with undue force.
lList of setting items
* Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.
Item Default Setting
method
Camera Functions Setup Program AE Auto P. 80
White Bal. Auto P. 81
ElS On P. 83
Dig.Zoom 40× P. 57
Wind Cut Off P. 83
Wide 4:3 P. 84
Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode FINE P. 86
Quality FINE P. 87
Input Source CAMERA P. 88
PHOTO Input Field P. 88
Self Timer Off P. 89
OSD Output On P. 90
Date Setup Date Mode M/D/Y P. 41
Date Set JAN 1 2004 12:00AM P. 40
LCD Setup Brightness P. 91
Color Level P. 91
Initial Setup Beep On P. 92
Power Save Off P. 92
Record LED On P. 93
Language English P. 93
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Major Specifications
DVD Video Camera Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power Consumption: When recording with LCD monitor off
VDR-M50PP approx. 4.9 W (in FINE mode)
VDR-M70PP approx. 5.2 W (in FINE mode)
CCD VDR-M50PP: 1/6-inch interlaced
VDR-M70PP: 1/4-inch interlaced
Total number of pixels
VDR-M50PP: approx. 680,000
VDR-M70PP: approx. 1,020,000
Number of effective pixels
VDR-M50PP: Movie:approx. 340,000
Still: approx. 340,000
VDR-M70PP: Movie:approx. 400,000
(approx. 530,000 when 16:9 is set)
Still: approx. 960,000
Lens VDR-M50PP: F1.8-3.6, f = 1/16"-1-1/2" (2.1-37.8 mm)
VDR-M70PP: F1.8-2.4, f = 3/16"-1-1/2" (3.8-38 mm)
Filter diameter: 1-7/16" (37 mm)
Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom Optical 18× (VDR-M50PP), Optical 10x (VDR-M70PP), (40×-
500x (VDR-M50PP), 40×- 240x (VDR-M70PP) with digital
zoom added) 40x for still
Required minimum illumination 12 lx (3 lx : When Low Light mode is selected)
Viewfinder 0.33-inch color TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels)
LCD monitor 2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)
Electronic image stabilizer Electronic type
Shutter speed 1/60 - 1/4000 second (movie)
Self-timer recording Still recording only
External microphone jack ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone
cannot be used)
Recording mode Movie (with sound)
Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard)
Maximum
recordable time
(per side)
DVD-RAM disc approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)
approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
DVD-R disc approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
approx. 30 minutes (LPCM)
Maximum number of
recordable stills
DVD-RAM disc
(per side)
999. However, if movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the
recordable number will decrease.
SD Memory Card
(when using 32 MB card)
VDR-M50PP approx. 220 (in FINE mode)
VDR-M70PP approx. 50 (in FINE mode)
Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card.
(P. 33)
166
*The MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 format is a type of DVD Video standard. If your DVD player does not conform to
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, record in LPCM mode and the finalized DVD-R disc can later be played back on that DVD player.
.
Recording format DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD Video Recording format
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2)
Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD Video
Recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG
(VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M70PP: 1280 ×
960 pixels)
DVD-R disc Movie: Conforming to DVD Video Recording format
(when MPEG 1 Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected)
Card Still: Conforming to JPEG (VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels,
VDR-M70PP: 1280 × 960 pixels) standard
Audio playback format MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3
Recording media
8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)
8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Jacks Video/audio input/output × 1, External microphone input × 1,
USB port (connected to PC USB port) × 1
USB USB2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed)
Battery system Lithium-ion
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
approx. 2-1/2"(W) × 3-1/2"(H) × 5-3/4" (D) inch
[64 (W) × 89 (H) × 146 (D) mm] (excluding projections)
Operating temperature (humidity) 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) (less than 80%).
32-86 °F (0-30 °C) when connected to PC
Storage temperature -4-140 °F (-20-60 °C)
Weight VDR-M50PP approx. 1.08 lbs (490 g )
VDR-M70PP approx. 1.10 lbs (500 g )
(without battery pack or disc)
Total weight when recording VDR-M50PP approx. 1.27 lbs (575 g)
VDR-M70PP approx. 1.29 lbs (585 g)
(when using CGA-DU14A battery pack)
Provided accessories AC adaptor/Charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable,
remote controller, button type battery for remote controller, lens
cap, lens cap string, shoulder belt, power cable, DC cord,
software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in Round
DVD Holder)
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AC adaptor/Charger Information for your safety
Note:
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Power Source: AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 19 W
0.5 W (When not in use)
DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A
(DVD Video Camera operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions (W × H × D) approx. 2.40 (W) × 1.26 (H) × 3.58 (D) inch
[61 (W) × 32 (H) × 91 (D) mm ]
Weight: approx. 0.231 lbs (105 g)
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
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
Request for Service Notice:
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
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.
Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.
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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Limited Warranty
Product
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
TV/HDR
Combination
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
Labor
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Parts
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months
One (1) Year
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ten (10) Days
Five (5) Days
Ninety (90) Days
Contact Number
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Service
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In: 21”
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
In-Home or Carry-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or
other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are
for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer
or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
COMPANY,DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRICCORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or
Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
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Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or
Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Accessory Purchases
Service in Puerto Rico
Customer Services Directory
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any
such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed,
subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been
altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is
used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase
is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the
exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
Richmond, British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627
Calgary, Alberta
Panasonic Canada Inc.
6835-8th St. N. E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Tel: (403) 295-3955
Fax: (403) 274-5493
Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418
Lachine, Quebec
Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (514) 633-8020
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Executive Office:
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 348-7000
Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123
Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Panasonic Sales Company
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, Carolina, PR 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4W 2T3
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