Important Information
For Your Safety
The power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the video camera
is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off .
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.
The DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor/charger
have the following caution marks.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol alerts the user that
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 risk of injury or damage to
your DVD Video Camera and the AC adaptor/
charger, use only the CGA-DU14/CGA-DU21
battery and VSK0631 AC adaptor/charger.
Precautions
WARNING:Manytelevisionprogrammesandfilms
are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-
right law may apply to private in-home videotaping
of copyrighted materials.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
classthan1.Toensurecontinuedsafety,donot
removeanycoversorattempttogainaccessto
the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel ismade by
highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of
its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but
some (less than 0.01%) may appear as coloured
bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the
LCD panel stretches the limits of current
technology.
As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in a well-ventilated place; do
not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or product damage, do not expose this
equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the equipment.
DVD Video Camera
• The rating plate is on the surface of the
Video Camera.
AC Adaptor
• The rating plate is on the underside of
the AC Adaptor.
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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 soon,
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 coloured 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,asincoldareas,orimmediatelyafterpoweristurnedon.Normalbrightnesswillberestored
when the temperature inside the DVD Video Camera rises.
Hold the DVD Video Camera correctly:
• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD Video Camera: 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.
• DonotusetheDVDVideoCameraonatripodinaplace whereitissubjecttoseverevibrationsorimpact.
No sand or dust!
• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD Video Camera or AC adaptor/charger could cause malfunctions or
defects.
No water or oil!
• Water or oil entering the DVD Video Camera or AC adaptor/charger 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 40°C or under 0°C will result in
abnormal recording/playback.
• Take care that the temperature of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to PC, does not rise
excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30°C).
• Do not leave the DVD Video Camera on beach sand 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:
• IftheDVDVideoCameraisusednearstrongradiowavesormagnetism,suchasneararadiowavetower
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,disablingnormaloperation,orthebatteryconnectingterminalscouldcorrode,sothatpowerwill
not turn on.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near ultrasonic humidifier:
• With some water in 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 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 a generally available 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 be faulty.
Do not touch the lens in laser pickup block:
• If you touch the lens in 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
-suchasenteringalodgefromaskislopeorgoingoutofacooledroomorvehicle-condensation(vapour
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 DVD Video
Camera could exceed a 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 PC does not rise
excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30°C).
DonotturntheDVDVideoCameraoffwhiletheACCESS/PCindicatororCARDACCESS
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
CARD
ACCESS
from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to
indicator
damage the data:
− Remove battery
− Disconnect AC adaptor/charger
− Plug or unplug PC connection cable
− Remove disc or card
ACCESS/PC
indicator
− Subject DVD Video Camera to severe vibrations or impact.
− Violently 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 145).
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.
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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 boot 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. Also, 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 the humidity is high, the lens could
be mouldy, and the DVD Video Camera could become inoperable. It is recommended that you put the
DVD Video Camera with desiccant in a box 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 from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place:
• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
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Suggestions and Restrictions
Make a trial recording:
• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal. The
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 DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial
recording.
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.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera for professional applications:
• This DVD Video Camera is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
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Read This First
To guide you, we’ve included following six chapters.
• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up
We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,
theDVDVideoCamera, battery, andsetthedate/ so it includes two easy ways to find the information
time.
you need:
• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the
basic operation of this DVD Video Camera-
recordingofmovies, stillimages,andplaybackof
recorded images.
• The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains
settings on this DVD Video Camera for more
advanced usage.
• Thesectionon“DiscNavigation”explainsediting
with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when
finalising DVD-R disc and initialising DVD-RAM
disc.
• The section on “Installing Software” explains the
contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install
the contained software included.
• A quick index for the information you use most
often (this page).
• A detailed table of contents directing you to
specific information quickly (see page 13-15).
Get to know your DVD Video Camera by using this
manual,andgettoknowPanasonic.Weappreciate
your business.
Quick Index
Available Discs ................................................ 26
Recording Movie.............................................. 49
Playing Back.................................................... 57
Connecting to a TV.......................................... 66
Functions Available with Disc Navigation........ 94
Installing Software ......................................... 126
• “SubsidiaryInformation”includesanintroduction
toproductssoldseparately, propercleaning, and
troubleshooting.
With this DVD Video Camera you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether 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 the operation assuming that the viewfinder is
used as a major monitor device.
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About This Manual
●Displays in this manual
Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
●Notation 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 C button” will be used in this text.
●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings
Some functions of this DVD Video Camera are unavailable with disc or card used. 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.
●Illustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of VDR-M50GC and VDR-M70GC are different, the method of
operating both models is identical.
The illustrations of VDR-M70GC are used for the explanation in this text.
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000
Professional, and Windows® XP Home Edition/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.
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.
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Introduction
●You can record even during playback
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of
blank portion.
You can start recording during playback: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.
Recorded scenes
If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes
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).
●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work
(PlayList).
Before editing
After editing
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●You can easily edit scenes, which is ●Create original DVDs on PC
quite difficult with tape
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 DVD
player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
Using this DVD Video Camera, you can collect
scenesofyourchild,forexample,onplaylistofDisc
Navigation function and create an original movie:
Then simply play back the play list and dub it on
VCR.Itisalsoeasytomakeanynumberofidentical
tapes.
Up to 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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Table of Contents
Important Information.......................................... 2 Inserting and Removing Disc............................ 44
For Your Safety................................................... 2
Precautions......................................................... 2
Be sure to read the following before opening
Inserting Disc.........................................................44
Removing Disc ......................................................46
Inserting and Removing Card........................... 47
the package of CD-ROM.................................. 3
Cautions When Using......................................... 4
Cautions When Storing....................................... 7
Suggestions and Restrictions ............................. 8
Read This First ................................................... 9
About This Manual............................................ 10
Introduction....................................................... 11
Table of Contents ............................................. 13
Checking Provided Accessories ....................... 16
Names of Parts................................................. 17
Basic Techniques
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera............. 48
Turning DVD Video Camera On and Off...............48
Recording Movie............................................... 49
Recording Stills................................................. 50
Compensating for Backlight.............................. 51
On-Screen Information ..................................... 52
Information Display During Recording...................52
Zooming............................................................ 55
Macro Recording...................................................56
Recording Subjects for Stronger Wide-Angle or
Telephoto Effect .................................................56
Setting Up the Battery....................................... 21
Charging Battery....................................................21
Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc
Playing Back..................................................... 57
Playing Back..........................................................57
Playback from Start of Disc or Card......................58
Search Playback of Movie.....................................58
Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of
Movie..................................................................58
Skip Playback of Movie .........................................59
Playing Back Stills.................................................59
Jumping to specified Point (Go To).......................60
(Video and Photo) .......................................... 22
Try to Record and Play Back Using Card
(Photo) ........................................................... 24
Discs and Cards ............................................... 26
Available Discs ......................................................26
Information on DVD-R Disc ...................................27
Examples of Discs that cannot be used on this DVD
Video Camera:....................................................27
Handling Discs.......................................................28
Removing and Replacing from/in
On-Screen Information Display ........................ 61
Information Display during Playback.....................61
Manually Focusing Subject............................... 62
Focusing During Recording...................................62
Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................... 63
Round DVD Holder.............................................28
Available Cards .....................................................29
Storage Capacity on Disc or Card .................... 30
Using Full Auto Function .................................. 64
Using External Microphone .............................. 65
Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70GC) .... 65
Viewing on TV Screen...................................... 66
Connecting to a TV................................................66
Viewing on TV Screen...........................................67
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ........ 68
To Customers who Have a DVD Video Recorder
with Hard Disk................................................ 68
Playback on DVD Player .................................. 69
Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD
Holder ............................................................ 70
Recordable Time of Movie (Video)........................30
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc........................31
Setups
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera .................. 32
Holding DVD Video Camera..................................32
Attaching Shoulder Strap.......................................33
Attaching Lens Cap ...............................................33
Inserting Battery into Remote Control ...................34
Removing Battery from Remote Control................34
Viewing Subject through Viewfinder......................35
Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen ................36
Closing LCD Monitor .............................................37
Setting Date and Time...........................................38
Changing Display Format of Date and Time .........39
About the Battery Pack..................................... 40
How to Remove Disc.............................................70
Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder...................70
When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder
Comes off...........................................................70
Disc Cleaning ........................................................70
Recording (Dubbing) Images............................ 71
Attaching Battery to DVD Video Camera...............40
Removing Battery..................................................40
Battery Remaining Level Indicator.........................42
Efficient Use of Battery..........................................42
Using DVD Video Camera with
AC adaptor/charger ............................................43
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Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video
Device.................................................................71
Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video
Cameras .............................................................72
Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video
Devices...............................................................73
Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide) ............................102
Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card
(Copy)...............................................................103
Locking Scenes on Card (LOCK)........................104
Designating Scenes to Be Printed (DPOF) .........105
Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen
(Select).............................................................106
Displaying Information Using Menu Screen
(Detail)..............................................................107
Programme..................................................... 108
Advanced Techniques
Understanding Flow of Menu............................ 74
Setting Up Camera Functions........................... 76
What is “programme”?.........................................108
Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date
(Switch) ............................................................108
Playing Back Programme (Play) .........................109
Changing Title of Programme (Title) ...................109
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject
(Switching Programme AE Mode) ......................76
Adjusting Colour (White Bal.) ................................77
Using the Image Stabiliser (SIS) ...........................79
Reducing Wind Noise during Recording
Play List.......................................................... 111
(Wind Cut)...........................................................79
Switching to Cinema Mode....................................80
Setting Up Record Functions............................ 81
What is “play list”?...............................................111
Creating New Play List (Create)..........................111
Switching to Display of Each Play List
(Switch) ............................................................112
Playing Back a Play List (Play)............................113
Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List).....114
Deleting Scenes from Play List
Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)................81
Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)...............82
Receiving Image from Another Device
(Input Source).....................................................83
Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input) ......................................................83
Self-Timer..............................................................84
Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off
(OSD Output)......................................................85
(Editing Play List) .............................................115
Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) .............................................115
Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) .............................................116
Selecting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) .............................................116
Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) .....................117
Changing Title of Play List (Title) ........................118
Deleting Play List (Delete)...................................118
LCD Setup ........................................................ 86
Setting Brightness of LCD Screen
(Brightness) ........................................................86
Setting Colour Density of LCD Screen
(Colour Level) .....................................................86
Initial Settings ................................................... 87
Go To.............................................................. 119
Top (End) ............................................................119
Disc or Card Management.............................. 120
Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) .......87
Turning DVD Video Camera Off Automatically
(Power Save)......................................................87
Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED).......88
Changing Display Language (Language)..............88
Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset) ........89
Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card
(Capacity).........................................................120
Protecting Disc from Writing (Protect Disc).........120
Initialising DVD-RAM Disc or Card
(Format Disc/Format Card) ..............................121
Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc
(Update Control Info.).......................................122
Finalising DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc).................123
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation....................................... 90
Starting Disc Navigation ........................................90
Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen ...........92
Selecting Multiple Scenes .....................................93
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together...............93
Disc Navigation Menu....................................... 94
Others............................................................. 124
Displaying Movies or Stills Independently
(Category) ........................................................124
Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly
Functions Available with Disc Navigation..............94
Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu.......95
Scene................................................................ 96
(Repeat Play) ...................................................124
Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills).........125
Deleting Scenes (Delete).......................................96
Changing Images for Thumbnails
(Edit - Thumbnail) ...............................................98
Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip) .....99
Arranging Order of Scenes (Edit - Move) ..............99
Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)....................100
Combining Multiple Scenes
(Edit - Combine)................................................101
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Installing Software
Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera:
VDR-M50GC/M70GC................................... 126
Operations will not be guaranteed under the
following conditions...................................... 126
Contents on Provided CD-ROM ..................... 127
Installing USB Driver ...........................................129
Installing DVD-RAM Driver..................................131
Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE............................134
Installing MyDVD.................................................136
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc
Recorded on DVD Video Camera................ 138
Uninstalling Software...................................... 140
Uninstalling USB Driver.......................................140
Deleting Other Applications.................................141
Subsidiary Information
Cleaning.......................................................... 142
Before Requesting Service............................. 143
Trouble Messages .......................................... 145
Troubleshooting.............................................. 153
System Reset ................................................. 160
Major Specifications........................................ 161
Introduction to Optional Accessory................. 164
Information on Square Adaptor ...........................164
Terminology.................................................... 165
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:
Battery:
Portable power supply for this DVD Video Used to power the DVD Video Camera
Camera. Charge it before use. from AC outlet, or charge battery.
AC adaptor/charger:
DC power cord:
When powering the DVD Video Camera
from household AC outlet, use this cord
toconnecttheDVDVideoCameraandAC
adaptor/charger.
Mains lead:
Connect between household AC outlet and AC adaptor/charger.
AV/S input/output cable:
Shoulder strap:
Lens cap and lens cap string:
Used when viewing the picture played
back on the DVD Video Camera on TV
screen, or output video to another video
device.
Attach to the DVD Video Camera to hang Attach the lens cap when not recording,
it from shoulder. to protect the lens.
8 cm DVD-RAM disc 8 cm (in Round DVD Software CD-ROM:
USB cable:
Holder):
Use this CD-ROM when connecting the
Torecordvideo(movie)onthisDVDVideo DVD Video Camera to PC.
Camera
Infrared remote control:
Use to control the DVD Video Camera
from a distance.
Lithium battery:
To power the remote control.
WARNING: Keep
this battery away
from children. If
swallowed, consult
a physician
immediately for
emergency
treatment.
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Names of Parts
5
6
7
8
9
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DISC
NAVIGATIO
SELECT
MENU
u
y
t
i
1
2
3
4
10
11
A/V
MIC
13
12
BATTERY EJECT
(Inside the cover)
(Bottom)
1
Infrared receiver (P. 35)
9
Hot shoe (P. 65)
When the remote control is used to operate the
DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive
the infrared signal.
Only for VDR-M70GC:
Attach the optional video flash here.
10 AV input/output jack (P. 66)
2
3
Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 33)
11 External microphone jack (P. 65)
Recording indicator (P. 88)
The red indicator will light during recording.
12 2.5” type liquid crystal display (inside) (P. 4,
36)
4
5
6
Internal stereo microphone (P. 49)
Lock cover and Lock button (P. 32)
13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40)
The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the
bottomofthisDVD VideoCamera: Slideitwhen
removing the battery.
Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M70GC)
Optical 18× zoom lens (VDR-M50GC)
(P. 55)
Although the external appearances of VDR-
M50GC and VDR-M70GC are different, the
method of operating both models is identical.
VDR-M70GC illustrations are used in this
manual.
7
8
Lens hood (P. 56)
Always remove this lens hood when using
generally available tele-conversion or wide-
conversion lens.
Zoom lever (P. 55)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to
the W side for wide-angle.
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DISC EJECT
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21
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25 26
27
14 Viewfinder (P. 4, 35)
15 Dioptre control (P. 35)
19 Card insertion block (P. 47)
20 Battery attachment platform (P. 40)
21 Record (REC) button (P. 49)
22 Power switch (P. 48, 49, 50)
23 Shoulder strap holders (P. 33)
24 LOCK switch (P. 23, 49)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 6, 49, 50)
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.
In
left) to lock the power switch so that it does not
accidentally move to
From mode, you cannot move the LOCK
mode, set the LOCK switch to
(to the
17 DISC EJECT lever (P. 44)
Press and release this lever to open the disc
guide.
.
switch to the left to lock the power switch.
18 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 6, 50)
25 Speaker (P. 57)
26 Hand strap (P. 32)
27 Disc insertion block (P. 44)
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DISC
NAVIGATION
37
DISC
NAVIGATION
28
29
30
31
SELECT
MENU
SELECT
MENU
BACK
LIGHT
38
39
40
AUTO
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
BACK
LIGHT
AUTO
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
DISPLAY
VOL
RESET
DISPLAY
VOL
32
33
34
35
36
28 FULL AUTO button (P. 64)
35 USB port (To PC)
To switch the DVD Video Camera to full
automatic.
36 Joystick (P. 38, 57, 75)
29 FOCUS button (P. 62)
To switch between manual focus and auto-
focus.
30 EXPOSURE button (P. 63)
Move the joystick to select a scene or menu
item, and then press the centre (A) to play
back the scene, pause it, or designate an option
of the menu.
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
31 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation)
button (P. 51)
Press this button when subject is being lighted
from rear.
37 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 90)
38 SELECT button (P. 93)
32 Screen display button (DISPLAY) (P. 61)
Press this button to display the details of image
being played back or camera setting status, or
switch the display off.
39 MENU button (P. 38, 74, 96)
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.
33 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons
(P. 57, 62, 63)
To adjust the volume of sound from speaker,
etc.
40 Stop/cancel button (P. 10, 57, 92)
To end playback or cancel setting of menu.
34 RESET button (P. 160)
To reset all settings to defaults (status when the
DVD Video Camera was shipped from the
factory).
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48
41
42
43
49
50
51
44
52
53
45
46
54
55
41 REC button (P. 49)
49 Forward search button (P. 58)
50 Play/pause button (P. 57)
51 Forward skip button (P. 59)
52 DISPLAY button (P. 61)
53 Stop button (P. 10, 57, 92)
54 DELETE button (P. 96)
42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 55)
43 Reverse skip button (P. 59)
44 Reverse search button (P. 58)
45 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 90)
46 MENU button (P. 38, 76, 97)
47 ZOOM T button (P. 55)
55 SELECT button (P. 93)
48 ZOOM W button (P. 55)
* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD Video Camera.
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Setting Up the Battery
The CGA-DU14 battery 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 CGA-DU14/CGA-DU21 battery 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 VSK0631 AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric
shock or fire.
• Charge the battery at temperatures of 10-30°C.
Charging Battery
Use the provided AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery.
1
2
Connect the mains lead to AC adaptor/charger.
Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.
3
Attach the battery to AC adaptor/charger.
Note:
When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from
the DC output jack on AC adaptor/charger.
The CHARGE indicator on AC adaptor/charger
will light.
Battery
POWER and
CHARGE indicators
Mains lead
POWER indicator
AC adaptor/charger
CHARGE indicator
●Battery charged status
You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adaptor/charger:
Charge status
During charge
CHARGE indicator
Lit
Charge complete
Goes out
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 153 when the CHARGE
indicator blinks.
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12
Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and
Photo)
• It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since
you can delete the recorded contents (See page 26).
Before You Begin
You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.
1
Connect a power supply (P. 43).
Mains lead
To AC outlet
DC power cord
AC adaptor/charger
Connect them in sequence of the digits.
2
Insert a disc (P. 44).
1.Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and
release it.
3.Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the
disc guide until it stops.
2.Gently open the cover until it stops.
PUSH CLOSE
portion
Disc cover
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3
Start recording (P. 49).
1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36).
3.Set the LOCK switch to
(to the left) to
prevent accidental switching of recording
mode.*
* Only in
mode.
2.While holding the switch at the centre of
power switch, set the switch to “
” or “
”.
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 (initialise) 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. 45, 121). Initialising the disc will erase all the recorded contents: Make sure the contents
on disc are not valuable before initialising the disc.
4
View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen.
1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36).
3.Press the C button to stop playback.
2.After recording is finished, press the A
button.
The recorded scene will be played back.
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3
Try to Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo)
Only photos can be recorded on card.
1
Connect a power supply (P. 43).
Mains lead
To AC outlet
DC power cord
AC adaptor/charger
Connect them in sequence of the digits.
2
Insert a card (P. 47).
1.Open the cover of card insertion block with
power turned off.
3.Insert the card all the way until it locks.
2.Put in a card.
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3
Start recording (P. 50).
1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36).
3.While holding the switch at the centre of
power switch, set the switch to “ ”.
4.Press the REC button.
Pressing REC once will record one photo.
2.Set the LOCK switch to
(to the right).
REC button
4
View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 57).
1.Open the LCD monitor (P. 36).
3.Press the C button to stop playback.
2.Press the A button in recording pause
status: The recorded scene will be played
back.
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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:
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Function
DVD-RAM disc
DVD-R disc
Recording movie
Recording still
∴
∴
∴
∴
∴
∴
Deleting recorded image
Editing on this DVD
Video Camera
∴
*
1
*2
Playback on DVD player
∴
Playback on DVD-RAM
recorder
*
*
2
*
4
3
∴
∴
∴ : Functions available; : Not available
*1: Can be played back on DVD players with the
mark.
*2: Must be finalised (see “Terminology”, P. 165) on this DVD Video Camera before DVD-R disc can be played back on
DVD player or DVD-RAM recorder (See page 123). 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
Usable discs and logos
DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)
Shape
In Round DVD
Holder
DVD-R
[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]
• The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the DVD
Video Cameras that use square type adaptors.
• 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.
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 initialise an unformatted disc. When an
unformatted disc is inserted into the DVD Video Camera,
a message will appear: Initialise the disc following the
instructions on screen (P. 121).
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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.
●Finalising 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 finalised on this DVD
Video Camera. For the finalising procedure of 8 cm
DVD-R disc, refer to “Finalising DVD-R Disc
(Finalize Disc)” (P. 123).
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 accompanying
recording more than 50 times. The DVD Video
Camera will not perform “write adjustment” when
the DVD Video Camera is turned on again, from off,
forrecordingwiththediscinit, orwhennorecording
is made, even if the disc is removed and then
reinserted.
Note:
• When using an unformatted DVD-R disc, it is necessary
to format it on this DVD Video Camera (See page 45).
• Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video
Camera but not finalised, into a recordable device, such
as a DVD video recorder: The recorded data may be
damaged.
• DVD-RdiscseditedandfinalisedonPCorthosefinalised
on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on
this DVD Video Camera, depending on the editing
software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc.
• Refer to the remaining time indicated on the LCD of DVD
Video Camera to check a capacity of a DVD-R disc.
Examples of Discs that cannot be used on this DVD Video Camera:
• 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
Note:
Discs recorded on PC or DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD Video Camera: If so, message “This disc
cannotbeused.”willappear.Also,bluethumbnailswillappear(Fig.1*onpage 28),ornormalplaybackwillnotbepossible.
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Handling Discs
●Using discs
●Storing discs
DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate
recording media. Carefully read the following
cautions and observe them:
• When using disc on this DVD Video Camera, be
sure to keep it in Round DVD Holder.
• Always use a brand new disc when recording
important material.
• 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 following places:
− Direct sunlight for a long time
− Where humidity is high or in dusty place
− While there is heat from a heater, etc.
• Be sure not to touch the disc
exposed portion, and be
careful that no dirt adheres to
Note:
• See page 70 when cleaning the removed disc.
• See page 70 for how to handledisc removedfrom Round
DVD Holder.
it.
• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on
disc or if it is warped, the
• See page 70 for how to set the disc removed from Round
DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round DVD
Holder.
Do not touch
following phenomena may occur:
− Block noise in playback
image
− Momentary stop of playback
image
Removing and Replacing from/in
Round DVD Holder
YoucanremoveDVD-RAMorDVD-Rdiscusedon
this DVD Video Camera from Round DVD Holder
and use the uncovered disc on DVD player, DVD-
RAMrecorder,driveforPC,etc.,whichconformsto
8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc
from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc
maker:Seethediscinstructionsheet.Thefollowing
explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by
Panasonic.
− Sound interrupted during
playback, or abnormal sound
Block noise
− Blue thumbnail display*
(Fig. 1)
− Disccannotcorrectlybe
recognised
− Delay between video
and audio
Al
l
Pr og r a
ms
001/ 006
PLAY
RAM
Even if disc is normal, the
above phenomena may
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.
(Fig. 1)
*
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
environment where condensation is likely to
occur.
Note:
Using discs removed from holders on various devices may
not always be possible.
• When recording images,
Al
l
Pr ogr a
m
s
001 / 002
the DVD Video Camera
may avoid the portions of
discwhererecordingisnot
possible, due to dust,
PLAY
RAM
scratches, etc. [It will
pause m at such a
(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)
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
byonerecordingsessionasshownabove. Inthis
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.
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Available Cards
●Common 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
SD Memory Card
and
MultiMediaCard
can be used on
this DVD Video
Camera.
●Handling card
• Do not use cards other than
the designated ones.
• Be sure to use a brand new
card when recording vital
images.
• Donottouchthecardterminal
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 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, under burning
sun or near a heater.
− Where humidity is high, or in dusty place
• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
Note:
• The reading/writing speed of MultiMediaCard is slower
than SD Memory Card. When MultiMediaCard are used,
the performance of certain features may be slightly
slower than advertised.
• We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD
Memory Card.
• This DVD Video Camera can play back image data
recorded on other digitalcameras conforming to the DCF
(Design rule for Camera File system) standard. 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.
• This camera is based on the DCF standards (Design rule
for Camera File system) which were established by the
Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association (JEITA). DCF is an integrated
image file format of 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 visible on this DVD Video Camera.
• The image data recorded on another device may not be
playable on this DVD Video Camera.
Terminal
• When the write-protect switch on SD Memory
Card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing
will be possible on the card.
Write-protect switch
Locked status
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Storage Capacity on Disc or Card
Recordable Time of Movie (Video)
The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 81 for the setting of recording
quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)
Disc used
Recording quality
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
*1
XTRA
FINE
STD
Approx. 18 min
Approx. 30 min
Approx. 60 min
No recording possible
Image quality prioritized
Recording time prioritized
*2
*3
*2
Approx. 30 min
*3
Approx. 60 min
*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
Note:
• Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the
MPEG1 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.
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Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc
●Number of recordable stills on one
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 a data file can be displayed on this DVD
Video Camera.
• Use the remaining display function to check the
remaining free space on disc before use. See “Verifying
Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)” on
page 120.
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 82 for the
setting of recording quality.
• Some still data recorded on this DVD Video Camera may
not be playable on another device.
For VDR-M50GC
Recording quality
Capacity
●Size and Quality of Photos
ThepixelsizeofJPEGstillsthatcanberecordedon
this DVD Video Camera is as follows:
FINE
Approx. 45
Approx. 100
Approx. 220
Approx. 440
Approx. 880
NORM
Approx. 95
Approx. 200
Approx. 440
Approx. 880
ECO
8 MB
Approx. 190
Approx. 400
Approx. 880
Approx. 1,760
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
Setting
Model
Camera input
External input
VDR-M50GC 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
VDR-M70GC 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520
Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040
Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080
The following table shows thefile size and quality of
one JPEG still recorded on card:
For VDR-M70GC
File size
Recording quality
NORM
Quality
Application
VDR-
VDR-
Capacity
M50GC
M70GC
FINE
Approx. 8
ECO
FINE
When image
quality is
prioritized
8 MB
Approx. 14
Approx. 35
Approx. 80
Approx. 20
Approx. 50
Approx. 110
Approx.
128 KB
Approx.
512 KB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128MB
256 MB
512 MB
Approx. 22
Approx. 50
NORM
ECO
Approx.
64 KB
Approx. Standard
384 KB
Approx. 100 Approx. 160 Approx. 220
Approx. 200 Approx. 320 Approx. 440
Approx. 400 Approx. 640 Approx. 880
Approx. 800 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 1,760
When number of
stills is prioritized
(quality will be
slightly inferior)
Approx.
32 KB
Approx.
256 KB
(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for
reference)
Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM
disconlyintheFINEmode, thequalitymodecanbe
chosen when recording stills on card.
* See page 161 for the number of recordable stills.
Note:
• No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc.
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Setups
This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera
Holding DVD Video Camera
To use as a Grip Belt
InsertyourrighthandfromthebottomofDVDVideo
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 hand strap so that the DVD
Video Camera is stable when you press the REC
button with your thumb.
1) Detach the belt.
2) Adjust the length of grip belt.
3) Attach the belt.
Note:
Do not adjust the hand strap while holding the DVD Video
Camera:Doingthis could cause the DVD Video Camerato
fall and be damaged.
To use as a Hand Strap
Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to carry the DVD Video Camera.
1
Detach 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.
Lock cover
Lock button
Lock cover
Open the lock cover while pinching the protection
portion of both ends.
Return the lock cover after pulling out the
grip belt.
2
Make it a hand strap.
1) Turn over the belt.
2) Pull the tip in the direction of the
arrow.
3) Attach the belt.
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To use as a Grip Belt again
1
Attach 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 may not fall out (2).
Lock cover
Attaching Shoulder Strap
Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
Passtheshoulderstrapthrough
the shoulder strap attachments.
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.
1
2
Attach the lens cap string to lens cap.
Shorter side is for the lens cap.
3
Push the both sides of cap inward and attach it
over the lens.
Attach the string to the attachment hole of DVD
Video Camera.
Detaching the grip belt makes things easier.
Push and fit
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.
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Inserting Battery into Remote Control
Insert the provided lithium battery into remote control.
1
2
Slide the cover to remove it.
3
Slide the cover to close it.
Insert the lithium battery with the positive R
terminal facing up.
Note:
The life of lithium battery is approximately one year. If the
battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote
control: Replace the battery.
Battery stopper
Removing Battery from Remote Control
1
While pushing the battery stopper, slide the
battery out.
While pushing
battery stopper
Battery stopper
Warning:
Note:
• KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND
PETS.
• Replace the battery with a Panasonic CR2025. Use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws.
Do not dispose of in fire.
• 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.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers.
• Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.
CAUTION
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.
WARNING
Riskoffire,explosionandburns.Donotrecharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of
children.NeverputButton-Typebatteryinmouth.
If swallowed call your doctor.
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●Using Remote Control
Note:
Whenusingtheremotecontrol, makesurethattheinfrared
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
control, the DVD Video Camera cannot be operated by
remote control.
• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and
infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera, remote control
may not be possible.
Tooperate the DVD Video Camera with the remote
control, point it to the infrared receiver before
pressingbuttons. Ifitdosenotworkproperly,donot
forget the pointing to repeat the action. The remote
controllable distance is up to 5 m.
• Depending on the type of fluorescent lamp, the remote
controller may not work properly.
Infrared
receiver
Viewing Subject through Viewfinder
1
2
Pull out 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.
Turn the dioptre control knob to adjust the focus
to suit your eyesight.
Dioptre control
Pull out the
viewfinder.
8
:
0 0 AM
0 0 4
S E P 3 0
2
Note:
• If no image appears in viewfinder, refer to “Check 6” on
page 144.
• If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the
viewfinder will be off.
• Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is
pulled out.
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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.
1
Open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor has a portion where you can
hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open
the monitor.
90°
●Range where the LCD monitor can
be moved
The LCD monitor can be opened up to
approximately 90°.
Hook your finger
If the LCD monitor is open 90°, it can be tilted with
the screen down as much as 90°, and can also be
tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so the
screen faces in the same direction as the lens.
(Bottom)
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 an mirror image (left/right reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so
that you can see the screen easily.
Note:
• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to
“Check 7” on page 144.
• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90°
before changing its vertical angle.
• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor
turned approximately 180°in close contact with the DVD
Video Camera body: Doing this could cause the DVD
Video Camera and LCD monitor to become hot.
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Closing LCD Monitor
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it
at right angles to the DVD Video Camera.
Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD Video
Camera with the LCD screen facing inward until a
click is heard.
Note:
• Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the
DVD Video Camera before closing it orreplacing iton the
DVD Video Camera with its screen facing outside. If the
LCDmonitoristilted,itcannotbeclosedtotheDVDVideo
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 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.
Tilt up/down and to left/right
to select, and then press
A to designate.
1
2
Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
Press the MENU button.
5
Tilt the joystick to left or
rightto selectthedigit you
want to set in sequence.
Da t e Se u p
t
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
Ca
m
e r a F u nc
t
i
on s Se t u p
t
21.
3
.
2004
P r og r a
m
AE
:
:
:
:
:
:
A u t o
A u t o
20: 11
W
h i t e Ba l .
S
The menu screen will
appear.
Tiltthejoystickupordown
to select the number for
current date/time, and
then repeat step 5 to set the current date and
time.
S
I
O
O
O
O
f
f
f
f
f
f
f
f
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
D i g .
W i n d C u t
Cinema
Z
o om
ENTER
Da t e
RETURN
RAM
3
4
Usethejoysticktochoose
“Date Setup” and then
“Date Set”.
Note:
S
e
t
u
p
To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button.
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
t
10.
3
.
2004
6
7
After setting the current
date and time, press the
A button.
20: 11
Da t e Se
21.
t
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
3
.
2004 20: 11
Da t e se t up?
YES
NO
Tilt the joystick to right.
The screen for verifying
the set date will appear.
Da t e Se u p
t
ENTER
RAM
The figure for the day will
be selected.
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
t
10.
3
.
2004
Ifthedisplayeddateandtimearecorrect,usethe
joystick to choose “YES”, and then press the
A button.
20: 11
[The digit that is
highlighted first depends
onthe date display format
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
(set up in Date Mode): The digit on the left end of
the date display will be first highlighted.]
Thedateandtimewillbeset,andtheDVDVideo
Camera will enter the recording pause status.
Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.
Note:
Aftersettingthe figurefortheday, tiltthejoysticktoright
to select the digit to be set. If you press the A button
after selecting the figure for the day, the screen for
verifying the set date will appear instead of screen for
setting month, year or time.
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
preventthis,connecttheACadaptor/chargertoDVDVideo
Camera every 3 months, and leave them for at least
24 hours with the DVD Video Camera turned off: The built-
in battery will be charged.
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Changing Display Format of Date and Time
You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year or month/day/year, year/month/day.
Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows:
Display format
Example of display
17:00
30. 9.2004
D/M/Y
5:00PM
M/D/Y
Y/M/D
SEP 30 2004
17:00
2004. 9.30
1
2
Press the MENU button.
3
4
Use the joystick to select
Da t e Se u p
t
the desired date display
format,andthenpressthe
A button.
The menu screen will appear.
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
M/D/
Y
t
Usethejoysticktochoose
Da t e Se u p
t
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
“Date Mode” on the “Date
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the
The menu screen for
setting date will be
restored, and the “Date Mode” has been
changed as you designated.
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
D/M/
M/D/
Y / M/ D
Y
Y
t
A button.
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
Theoptionswillappearon
the right of “Date Mode”: The Z mark will be
Press the MENU button to switch off the menu
screen.
attached to the currently selected option.
Note:
If the date display format has been changed, the display
formatduringplaybackaswellasduringrecordingwillalso
be changed (See page 61).
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About the Battery Pack
Attaching Battery to DVD Video Camera
1
Fitthe batteryto thebatteryattachment platform
on this DVD Video Camera and slide it upward
until a click is heard.
Note:
• Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation.
• Make sure that the battery is securely attached:
Incomplete attachment could cause the battery to fall,
resulting in damage.
Terminal
must
face up.
Removing Battery
After using the DVD Video Camera, remove the battery from it.
1
2
SlidetheBATTERYEJECTswitchonthebottom
of DVD Video Camera: The battery can be
removed.
Note:
• For safety, be sure to turn the DVD Video Camera off
before attaching or removing the battery.
• Be careful not to drop the removed battery.
• If the battery remains attached, minute level current will
flow even if the DVD Video Camera is off, and the battery
will discharge.
Slide the battery pack downward to remove it.
1
2
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Without any extraordinary operation,
such as zooming:
●Recordable time with fully charged
battery (with no zoom operation,
etc.)
The reference for DVD Video Camera recordable
time with fully charged battery pack [with model
CGA-DU14]:
The continuously recordable time of DVD Video
Camera in the left table shows the time available
when the DVD Video Camera is in the recording
mode without using any other function after
recording is started. In actual recording, the battery
will discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference,
sincetheRECbuttonandzoomarebeingoperated,
and playback is performed. Assume that the
recordable time with a fully charged battery is
between 40 and 60 minutes, and prepare the
number of batteries to allow for the time you are
planning to record on the DVD Video Camera.
Note that the battery discharges faster in cold
places.
VDR-M50GC
Video
quality
mode
DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
XTRA*1
When using approx. 140 min
viewfinder
−
−
When using approx. 120 min
LCD monitor
FINE
When using approx. 140 min approx. 135 min
viewfinder
●The time taken for charging the
battery pack is as follows at 25°C
When using approx. 120 min approx. 115 min
LCD monitor
STD
When using approx. 165 min approx. 160 min
viewfinder
CGA-DU14
165 min
When using approx. 135 min approx. 130 min
LCD monitor
VDR-M70GC
Note:
• See page 153 when charging is not possible.
• The charge time will vary depending on the battery
remaining level.
Video
quality
mode
DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
• During and after charging, the battery will be warm, but
this does not indicate a fault.
• If the following phenomena appear, the battery may be
dead: Replace it.
- Charging does not start within 10 seconds (the
CHARGE indicator does not light).
- The battery cannot be charged up to 75% if more than
9 hours has elapsed after charging started.
- Thebatterycannotbefullychargedifmorethan5hours
has elapsed after it was charged to 75%.
• Chargethebatteryatambienttemperature10°Cto30°C:
Charging at temperatures other than this range could
damage the battery.
XTRA*1
When using approx. 130 min
viewfinder
−
When using approx. 110 min
LCD monitor
−
FINE
When using approx. 130 min approx. 125 min
viewfinder
When using approx. 110 min approx. 105 min
LCD monitor
STD
When using approx. 150 min approx. 145 min
viewfinder
When using approx. 125 min approx. 120 min
LCD monitor
(approx.)
*1 The time in XTRA mode is only for reference: It
varies depending on recording contents.
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Battery Remaining Level Indicator
When the battery is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Fully charged
Nearly empty
(Blinks)
White portion shows remaining level
Note:
The remaining level indicator “w” may be displayed for an extended period, and “x” or “y” may be displayed for
a shorter period.
Efficient Use of Battery
Charge battery immediately before using DVD
Video Camera:
Store in cool, dark place:
When you are not using the DVD Video Camera,
removethebatteryandstoreitinacool, darkplace.
If you store it in a place where the temperature is
high,thebatterylifewillbeshortened.Beespecially
sure not to store the battery in an environment (in a
closed vehicle) over 60°C: Neglecting this could
damage the battery.
The battery will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD Video Camera. If the
battery is left attached to DVD Video Camera, it will
consume a slight amount of power.
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the
battery shortly before using the DVD Video
Camera, usually on the day before you plan to use
it.
However, sincethebatteryusedforthisDVDVideo
Camera is free from the memory effect, you do not
need to completely discharge the battery before
charging it.
Battery life:
The battery life varies greatly depending on the
ambientenvironmentandhowoftentheDVDVideo
Camera is used. If the usable time of DVD Video
Camera with a fully charged battery is noticeably
short,thebatteryisprobablydead:Purchaseanew
one.
When not using the DVD Video Camera for an
extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery
onceayear,attachittoDVDVideoCameraanduse
it up; then remove the battery and store it in a cool
place again.
Power save and discharge of battery:
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 87.
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Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor/charger
It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor/charger to power the DVD Video Camera from 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/charger (VSK0631) to power the DVD Video Camera. Using other AC adaptor/
chargers could cause electric shock or result in fire.
Mains lead
To AC outlet
DC power cord
AC adaptor/charger
1
2
3
Connect the mains lead to AC adaptor/charger.
Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.
Note:
• The mains lead’s outlet plug does not fit entirely into the
AC adaptor/charger socket.
• The AC adaptor/charger can be used around the world.
AnACplugadaptorisrequiredinsomeforeigncountries.
If you need one purchase it from your distributor.
• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC
adaptor/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from
the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into
the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does
not light, the AC adaptor/charger may be faulty. Unplug
it from the AC outlet and consult your dealer.
Plug one end of DC power cord into the DC
output jack on AC adaptor/charger.
4
Attach the other end of DC power cord to the
battery attachment platform on DVD Video
Camera.
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Inserting and Removing Disc
Inserting Disc
1
Press down the DISC EJECT button once and
release it.
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.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator
blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open
slightly.
Correct
orientation
2
3
Gently open the cover by hand until it stops.
Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the
disc guide until it stops.
Incorrect orientation
Note that the recording/playback surface of disc
mustfacetheinsideofDVDVideoCamera. The
orientation for inserting the disc into the disc
guide is also predetermined: Load the disc
correctly, referring to the figure below.
4
5
Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on
the cover of disc insertion block, to close the
cover.
PUSH CLOSE
portion
Turn the DVD Video Camera on (
or
).
Disc cover
When “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the DVD
Video Camera is ready for recording.
DISC EJECT
Disc guide
lever
●Identifying recording/playback
sides of disc:
• Thediscexposedportionmustfaceinthesamedirection
as the lens, as shown in figure.
• The recording/playback side must face the inside (DVD
Video Camera).
Single sided disc:
“SIDE A” mark
Therecording/playbacksideis
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.
The opposite side is
the “SIDE A”
recording/playback
side.
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Note:
●When using brand-new DVD-R disc
• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or
AC adaptor/charger is connected to DVD Video Camera.
• See page 70 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.
• If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to
page 143.
Recognition of the disc will
start.
F o rma t D i s c
T h i s d i s c m u s t b e f o r m a t t e d
b e f o r e i t c a n b e u s e d b y
t h i s c a m e r a .
The messages on the right
will appear in sequence by
pressing the A button
between messages.
• The disc insertion orientation is predetermined: Forcibly
inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the
DVD Video Camera or Round DVD Holder of disc.
• Ifthediscisnotcorrectlyinserted,thecoverwillnotclose.
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 “Trouble
Messages” on page 145.
NEXT
CANCEL
Whenrecordingonthis
DVD Video Camera:
F o rma t D i s c
Whenfirstmessage“Format
the disc now?” appears,
choose “YES” and then
press the A button. The
disc will be automatically
formatted.
D o n o t f o r m a t t h i s d i s c
i f y o u w a n t t o r e c o r d f r o m
t h e PC connec t i on t e r m i n a l .
NEXT
CANCEL
• When using double-sided disc
Recordingispossibleonbothsidesofdouble-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.
When formatting is
complete, “DVD-R disc,
Video mode cannot be
changed” will appear (See
page 149): Press the A
button to erase the
F o r
m
a t D i s c
F o r m a t t h e d i s c n o w ?
YES
NO
message.
ENTER
Once formatted, a DVD-R
disc can no longer be
changed to a disc for PC, even if it has not been
recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
Note:
See page 81 for movie quality mode.
When recording data from PC:
While the above messages are being displayed,
press the C button, or when message “Format the
disc now?” appears, choose “NO” and then press
the A button.
However, if data from PC has not yet been
recorded, thedisccanbemadeusableonthisDVD
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 initialise a disc on which you wish to record data
created using the application (MyDVD) of PC.
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Removing Disc
1
Set the power switch to
“OFF”toturntheDVDVideo
Camera off.
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 button 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/charger during removal of the disc or untilpower
is completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not
open. If this happens, reattach the battery pack or AC
adaptor/charger,pushdowntheDISCEJECTleveronce,
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.
2
Press down the DISC
EJECT lever once and
release it.
In a moment, the cover of
disc insertion block will
open slightly.
• 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 165 )].
• When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged
batteryorACadaptor/chargertotheDVDVideoCamera:
The disc cover will not open unless the DVD Video
Camera is powered.
3
4
Gently open the cover until
it stops.
When the cover is fully
open, the disc will slightly
come out from the disc
guide, and stop.
Remove the disc.
Hold the top of Round
DVD Holder as shown
in the illustration and
gently pull it out.
Note:
Becarefulnottotouchthe
disc exposed portion
when removing the disc.
When grasping the
holder, avoid the disc
exposed portion.
5
Gently push the
section indicated
“PUSH CLOSE” on
the cover of disc
insertion block, to
close the cover.
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Inserting and Removing Card
1
2
Turn the DVD Video Camera off.
Note:
• Do not push the label pasting
portion of SD Memory Card
whenremovingit:Doingsocould
damage the SD Memory Card.
• When you close the cover, be
surenottoinsertthegripbeltinto
the insertion block. If you insert
the grip belt into the insertion
block, the insertion block will be
damaged.
Open the cover of card
insertion block.
3
Insert card with its terminal
inward until it locks.
Label pasting
portion
Removing Card
Push the centre of card
edge: The card will come
out so that it can be held by
fingers.
4
Close the cover of card
insertion block.
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Basic Techniques
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD Video
Camera.
Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera
Turning DVD Video Camera On and Off
While holding down the blue button at the centre of
power switch, set the switch according to each
recording function:
Note:
• Once you turn the DVD Video Camera on to let it
recognise the disc, you can immediately record or play
back by turning the DVD Video Camera on again.
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
recognise the disc again (See page 143).
Set to “ ”:
To record still on SD
Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard
• Once you have turned the DVD Video Camera on to
record,youcanimmediatelystartrecordingwhenturning
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.
Set to “OFF”:
The DVD Video Camera
will turn off.
• If you turn the DVD Video Camera on, the ACCESS
indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD Video
Camera is recognising the disc or card: During this time,
no operation, such as recording, can be performed.
After severalseconds, 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 143.
Set to “
To record movie on DVD-
RAM or DVD-R disc
”:
Set to “
TorecordstillonDVD-RAM
disc
”:
CARD ACCESS
indicator
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “
” when using disc, or set it to “ ” when using
card.
Turn the switch while holding down the blue button
at the centre of switch.
” or
“
ACCESS/PC
indicator
• When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, the self-
diagnosis function will work and a message may appear.
In this case, refer to “Trouble Messages” on page 145
and take corrective action.
• While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking, do not give a strong impact or vibration to the
DVD Video Camera.
Power switch
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Recording Movie
• Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD Video Camera.
Before You Begin
• Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the
front of DVD Video Camera: Take care that this
microphone is not blocked.
ACCESS/PC indicator
REC button
• YoucanpresstheRECbuttonimmediatelyaftertheDVD
Video Camera enters the recording pause status, but no
further recording can be made while “DISC ACCESS” is
beingdisplayed.Recordingwillrestartafterthemessage
disappear.
• Do not turn power off while message “DISC ACCESS” is
Pressing REC once will
start recording;
pressing it once again
will temporarily stop
recording.
Power switch
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 88 for setting of Record LED (recording
indicator) On/Off.
1
Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
• For various functions available during recording, see
“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 76.
• Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio
that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
• The power switch can be changed over even during
recording, but the operation will not be changed.
• Each time the DVD Video Camera enters the recording
pause status, the counter display will be reset to
“0:00:00”.
Set the power switch to “
” to turn the DVD
Video Camera on.
After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out,
perform the subsequent operation:
2
3
Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or
LCD).
• 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 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 thatyouset the LOCK switch to
the left) to prevent the power switch in the “ ” position
from accidentally moving to “ ”.
If using the viewfinder, pull it out.
Press the REC button.
(to
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 DVD Video Camera will light.
PressingRECagainduringrecordingwillsetthe
DVD Video Camera to the recording pause
status.
4
When recording is finished, turn the DVD Video
Camera off.
Note:
• See “Check 1” on page 143 when recording movie is not
possible.
• See “Check 4” on page 143 if it takes some time before
recording is possible.
• See “Check 5” on page 144 if the DVD Video Camera
does not operate.
• See page 52 for on-screen information display.
• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from
which recorded contents can be deleted.
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Recording Stills
2
3
Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or
LCD).
Note:
RecordingofstillimagesispossibleonDVD-RAMdiscand
card.
Press the REC button.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
The DVD Video Camera automatically focuses
onthesubjectatthecentreofscreen(whenauto
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.
REC button
Power switch
1
Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
When using DVD-RAM disc:
Set the power switch to “
When using card:
4
Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD
Video Camera off.
Turn power off only after message “DISC
ACCESS” disappears.
”.
Set the power switch to “ ”.
Note:
After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform
the subsequent operation:
• See “Size and Quality of Photos” on page 31 for details
of stills on card.
• See “Check 2” on page 143 if recording photos is not
possible.
• Donotoperatethepowerswitchorremovethecardwhile
the ACCCSS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
• With VDR-M70GC, 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 the subject brightness.
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Compensating for Backlight
When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too
dark.
1
Press the BACK LIGHT button during recording.
REC
0
:
0
0
:
0
9
REM
3
0
MIN
Backlight correction icon
8
:
0 0 AM
0 0 4
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
The backlight correction icon will appear.
Note:
• Pressing the BACK LIGHT button will alternate between
backlight setting between on and off.
• The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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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
Manual focus
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
No display : Autofocus
o
: (display in English or German):
Manual focus
: (display in French or Italian):
Manual focus
REC
L IN
14
15
16
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
1 0
8
9
10
REM
3 0 MIN
FULL AUTO
: (display in Spanish): Manual focus
DISC ACCESS
3. Backlight compensation
11
No display : Backlight compensation OFF
17
18
m
: Backlight compensation ON
8 : 0 0 AM
S E P 3 0 2 0 0 4
12
13
FINE
4.
Wind Cut (only in movie recording mode)
No display : Wind Cut OFF
: Wind Cut ON
The above screen is an example for explanation: It is
different from the actual display.
*2
External flash [when Video Flash (sold
separately) is attached] (only in still recording
mode)
1. Recording mode
: Movie
A
: Emits light automatically (AUTO)
: Always emits light
: Still with disc
: Still with card
1
*
*
*
*
: External input still with disc (field)
: External input still with disc (frame)
: External input still with card (field)
: External input still with card (frame)
: No light emission
5. Self-timer (only in still recording mode)
1
1
1
No display : Self-timer OFF
q
: Self-timer ON (count is from 10
seconds)
2. Program AE
No display : Auto
6. External Input
b
c
d
e
f
: Sports
: Portrait
: Spotlight
: Surf & Snow
: Low Light
L IN
: AV input
7. Recording status
n
m
No display
: During recording
: During recording pause
*3
White balance
No display : Auto
8. Zoom
W
T
h
i
j
: Set
: Outdoor
: Indoor
(Digital Zoom: Off)
W
W
T
(Digital Zoom: 40×)
Image stabiliser (SIS) (only in movie recording
T
mode)
No display : SIS OFF
: SIS ON
(Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50GC),
240× (VDR-M70GC), only in movie
recording mode)
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9. Exposure correction
10.FULL AUTO indicator
11.Warning message
12.Disc/Card type
Still recording quality (only when using card)
FINE
NORM
ECO
: High quality
: Standard
: Number of recordable stills is
prioritised
I
: DVD-RAM
K
: DVD-R
14.Movie recording time (only in movie recording
mode)
J : DVD-RAM (write-protected)
M
*5
: DVD-R disc already finalised on this
DVD Video Camera
15.Remaining space on disc/card
*6
REM XX MIN
:
Remaining recordable minutes
during movie recording
Number of remaining
N
: DVD-R disc finalised on a device
other than this DVD Video Camera
: SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard
: Locked SD Memory Card
*7
REM XX
:
O
recordable still images during
still recording
16.Remaining battery level
P
No display
*4
13.Movie recording quality (only when using disc)
w(full charge)
XTRA
: Highest quality (only when using
x
DVD-RAM disc)
y
FINE
STD
: High quality
: Standard
z(low remaining charge)
17.Brightness/Colour density of LCD screen
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-M50GC.
*3 When no disc or card is in the DVD Video Camera, or disc has not yet been initialised, 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 finalised 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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●Switching 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 52) and recording status (see 7 on page 52) 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 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 61).
●Display when recording an image of yourself
When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the
operatingstatuswillappear, andinaddition, thebatteryremaininglevelwillblink
when the battery has almost no remaining charge.
The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning
messagetouser.ThemessagecanbecheckedwhenreturningtheLCDmonitor
180° to the original status from the status in which the LCD screen was facing
the same direction as the lens.
k
Q
N
:The disc has almost no free space.
:Write-protected disc or locked card is loaded.
:You are attempting to record a still on DVD-R
disc.
Operating status/
warning message
Battery remaining
level
No display :Discorcardthatcannotbeusedhasbeenloaded.
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.
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Zooming
This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 18- (onVDR-M50GC) or 10- (on VDR-M70GC)
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-M50GC or
optical 10-power is exceeded on VDR-M70GC).
You can set the digital zoom up to 40x in photo
mode,and40xand500x(onVDR-M50GC)or240x
(on VDR-M70GC).
W:recording wide area
(wide-angle)
T:Recordingenlarged
image (telephoto)
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Dig. Zoom” on
the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
Ca
m
e r a F u nc
t
i
on s Se t u p
AE
h i t e Ba l .
P r og r a
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W
S
D i
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.
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o om
2 4 0 x
4 0 x
*
Note:
W i n d C u t
Cinema
RETURN
Of
f
• Dig. Zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the
DVD Video Camera is turned off.
ENTER
RAM
• You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote
control to switch the digital zoom setting: Pressing the
button during movie recording will switch the setting
between “Off”, “40×” and “500x” (on VDR-M50GC) or
“240x”(onVDR-M70GC):Pressingthebutton during still
recording will switch between “Off” and “40×”.
• If you set zoom to 500× (VDR-M50GC), 240× (VDR-
M70GC) when recording still, the 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.
2
3
Choose the desired magnification, and then
press the A button.
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Moving the zoom lever will display the digital
zoom bar.
*500x will appear on VDR-M50GC; 240x will
appear on VDR-M70GC.
• When using card, zooming only up to 40× is possible,
even when “500x” (on VDR-M50GC) or “240x” (on VDR-
M70GC) or “40×” has been chosen.
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
• If the power switch is set to “
” with DVD-RAM disc
8
0
:
0
2
0
AM
FINE
S
E
P
3
0 0
4
loaded, zooming only up to 40x is possible, even when
“500x” (on VDR-M50GC) or “240x” (on VDR-M70GC)
has been chosen.
When Dig. Zoom is "Off"
W
• 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-
M50GC).
T
When Dig. Zoom is "On"(40x)
W
T
Digital zoom range
When Dig. Zoom is "On"(240x)
(only in movie recording)
W
T
Digital zoom range
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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 2 cm from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.
1
Aim the DVD Video Camera at the subject, and
press 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.
Recording Subjects for Stronger Wide-Angle or Telephoto Effect
Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle
effect. Use conversion lenses with the following filter diameter.
VDR-M50GC/VDR-M70GC : 37 mm
Remove the lens hood on the top surface of lens, and then attach the conversion lens over the lens.
Lens hood
Conversion lens
(Remove)
(Attach)
Note:
• Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood.
• The four corners of screen may be dim depending on the
conversion lens used.
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Playing Back
• Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P. 44, 47).
• Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P. 48).
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Playing Back
Note:
• During playback of movie, playback sound will be heard
from the speaker. Adjust the sound volume using the
volume control buttons (S, R).
• YoucanplaybacktheaudiorecordedinDolbyAC3(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
lastsceneondiscorcard(thepreviousimageswillnotbe
overwritten).
• Image data edited on PC or certain types of image data
may not appear on this DVD Video Camera.
• Image data recorded on another camcorder may not be
1
2
Press A button in the recording pause status.
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.
• Donotoperatethepowerswitchorremovethecardwhile
the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
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 the pause status at the last
image on disc.
If the playback pause status continues for as
long as 5 minutes, the DVD Video Camera will
automatically return to the recording pause
status.
Press the C button.
Playback will stop, and recording pause status
will be restored.
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Playback from Start of Disc or Card
Use the Go To function (P. 60) or Disc Navigation
function (P. 90) to play back from the start of disc or
card.
Search Playback of Movie
During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left and
hold it: Search playback will start.
Note:
• When you skip or search scenes from playback or
playback pause, the screen will be dark briefly.
• See page 143 if search playback does not operate
normally.
Hold to right:
Sceneswillbevisuallyscanned
forward
Hold to left:
Sceneswillbevisuallyscanned
backward
Release the joystick when you find the desired
image: Normal playback will start from that point.
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Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie
During playback pause, tilt the joystick: Frame
Note:
• In forward slow, a rapidly moving subject image may be
distorted.
advance, frame back or slow playback will start.
Tilt to right once : Picture will advance one
frame.
• The intervals for playing back frames in frame advance/
frame back/slow playback are as follows:
Frame advance and forward slow: Approx. 0.03 second
Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 second
• No sound will be heard during search playback or slow
playback.
Tilt to left once
: Picture will go back one
frame.
Hold to right
Hold to left
: Forward slow playback
: Reverse slow playback
After frame advance, frame back or slow playback,
the DVD Video Camera will enter the playback
pause status.
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Skip Playback of Movie
During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to
locate the start of desired scene.
Portion being played back
Tilt down once
:
To skip to the first image of the
scene following the one being
played back, and start
playback.
Tilt up twice
Scene 1
Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice
Scene 2
Scene 3
Tilt up once
Hold down
:
:
To return to the first image of
the scene being played back,
and start playback.
Portion being played back
Tilt down once
Tilt up once
Tilt down twice
Scene 3
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.
Scene 1
Scene 2
Tiltingupthejoystickataportionseveralsecondsfrom
the start of scene being played back will return to the
start of the scene preceding that being played back.
Note:
• If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the
DVD Video Camera will enter the playback pause status
at the beginning of the located scene.
• Tilting down in the last scene on disc will set the DVD
Video Camera to the playback pause status at the last
image.
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.
• See “Check 3” on page 143 if search 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.
[When using disc]
Releasing the joystick will start continuous
Tilt down once
:
To display stills one by one
forward
playback.
Tilt up once
:
To display stills one by one
backward
[When using card]
Whenthejoystickisreleased,thephotoatthatpoint
will be displayed, and then the DVD Video Camera
will enter the playback pause status.
Set the slide show function for continuous display
(P. 125).
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Jumping to specified Point (Go To)
1
2
Press the MENU button
during playback.
Top
End
: To go to the start, and enter playback
pause.
: To go to the end of last scene, and
enter playback pause.
Go To
To p
En d
Spec
i
f
y
Choose the option (point
you want to go to), and
thenpresstheA button.
Specify : To go to a specified point and enter
playbackpause. See thefollowingfor
details.
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
●Specifying the point to view
1
Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then
press the A button.
3
Press the A button to enter the selection.
The DVD Video Camera will go to the specified
point and enter the playback pause status.
The screen for specifying the point to go to will
appear.
Tocancelthe“GoTo”proceduremidway,pressthe
C button before going to the specified point.
Position of currently
played back image
Totalrecordingtimeof
all selected scenes
Go
t
o
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. 119).
• When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of
selected scenes will appear in the “total recording time”
display.
TOP
0: 00: 00
CURRENT
0: 03: 26
END
0: 24: 24
Cursor
GO TO 0: 03: 26
TOP END
CANCEL
ENTER
Cursor position
• When card is loaded, the number of stills will appear.
• The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.
2
Use the joystick to select the desired time of
chosen point.
Tilt up
: To select the start.
Tilt down
Tilt to left or right
: To select the end.
:
–Press once: To move the cursor in 10-
secondunits(1-stillunitsfor
card)
–Hold down: To move the cursor in 1-
minute units (10-still units
for card)
Go
t
o
TOP
0: 00: 00
CURRENT
0: 03: 26
END
0: 24: 24
GO TO 0: 0 0 : 00
TOP END
CANCEL
ENTER
(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.
SEP 30 2003
No display
Playback information
display
Recording date/time
*1
(movie),
card)
(still with disc) or
(still with
●Switching the information display
mode
Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the
display mode of on-screen information.
*28 Programme or 5 Play List
*3Number of programme or play list being played
back (not displayed when all programmes are
being played back)
When using disc:
*4Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 53.
*5Y :Will appear when each function is specified
“On”
*1
Recording mode
*5
Scene No.
Repeat play
*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
06
006
RAM
0 : 00 : 16
Playback
operation
*6
Counter
*4
Disc type
:Reverse slow playback
Referto“PlayingBack” beginningonpage 57for
how to operate.
*3
Programme No. or Play List No.
*2
Programme or Play List
The “j” mark will appear on the first image on
disc.
When using card:
The “i” mark will appear on the last image on
disc.
*5
Scene No. File name
Lock
*5
DPOF
*5
Slide show
• 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 mode of playback operation
is switched, the symbol will appear for approx.
3 seconds.
003
100—0003
*1
*6
Recording mode
Playback operation
Note:
See “Using Disc Navigation” on page 90 and later for
explanation on programme and play list.
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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD Video Camera measures the distance to a subject viewed at the centre of screen and
automatically focuses on it. If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually.
Focusing During Recording
This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the centre 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 1 m from lens surface to infinity
• On W (wide) side: approximately 2 cm from lens surface to infinity
1
Press the FOCUS button during recording.
“MF” will appear on the screen.
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
Manual Focus icon
8
:
0 0 AM
0 0 4
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
2
3
Press the zoom lever down to “T” control side to
zoom in on subject.
Adjust with S and
R buttons
Use the S R 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 autofocus. Withauto focus, noindicationwillappear
on the screen.
• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually
focusingonit.Ifyoubringthesubjectintofocusatthe“W”
control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom
lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.
• Manualfocussettingwillbestoredinmemoryevenwhen
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused.
Objects not in
the centre of
screen
Objects with
little variation
in brightness,
such as white
wall
Objects that
are far and
near at the
same time
Objects
moving rapidly
Objects lit by
neon sign,
spotlight, etc.
whichglaresor
emits strong
light
Dark objects
Object behind
glass with
Night view
waterdroplets,
dirt on it
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Adjusting Exposure Manually
This DVD Video Camera measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You
can also adjust the exposure manually.
1
Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.
The exposure indicator will appear on the
screen.
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
Exposure indicator
Adjust with S and
R buttons
8
:
0 0 AM
0 0
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
Note:
• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no
indication will appear on the screen.
2
Use the S R buttons to adjust the exposure,
while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen.
• Theexposuresettingwillbestoredinmemoryevenwhen
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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Using Full Auto Function
Pressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.
1
Press the AUTO button.
“FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of
DVD Video Camera for several seconds.
FULL AUTO
FULL AUTO
The following settings will reset to defaults:
Function
Program AE
White balance
Exposure
When setting full auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Focus
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Using External Microphone
Connect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Video
Camera.Clearersoundcanberecorded.Turnontheswitchonmicrophoneandstartrecording.Fordetails
on microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 161.
To external
microphone jack
A/V
MIC
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-M70GC)
(See “Introduction to Optional Accessory” on page 164)
When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject
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 the subject brightness (P. 7 6 ).
• WhenyouuseVideoFlashwiththeAUTOmode,“(A”will
be always displayed.
is lit from rear, it is recommended that you use the
optional VW-FLH3E Video Flash*: Refer to the
instruction manual of Video Flash for use.
• An aim of an available range of Video Flash is about
1 – 4 m.
• See “Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)” on
page 82 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 light
a subject when recording in a dark place.
• When you use accessories for hot shoe, the power
supplies are supplied by this DVD Video Camera.
Setting of
On-screen
Manner of
emitting light
Video Flash information
AUTO
Automatically
emits light in dark
place or in a place
lit from rear.
A
ON
Always emits light
regardless of
brightness.
OFF
No light emission.
* Unusable on VDR-M50GC.
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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:
To S-VIDEO input jack*
To AV input/output jack
A/V
To video/
MIC
audio input
jacks
Yellow
White
AV/S input/output
cable (provided)
Red
* 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 status.
• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is
turned down:Forgettingthis maycause howlingfrom the
TV speakers.
• Insert the AV/S input/output cable plugs into jacks
straight: Obliquely inserting them could damage the
jacks.
Stereo Type with
S-VIDEO Jack
Stereo Type
Monaural Type
S-VIDEO
AUDIO VIDEO
L
AUDIO VIDEO
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
R
White
Yellow
Red
Yellow
White
Red
White
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Viewing on TV Screen
1
Turn the TV on and set the input selector to
“VCR” whichever applicable Video input.
Note:
• Adjust the volume of sound on TV.
• The infrared remote control 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
On-Screen Display Output On or Off (OSD Output)” on
page 85, and press the DISPLAY button to switch the
display status.
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to
switch the TV input.
2
Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
TheimagethattheDVDVideoCameraisseeing
will appear on the TV screen.
You can also monitor the image on the LCD
screen or viewfinder of the DVD Video Camera.
• 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 the wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation
display may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this
happens, release the wide mode setting on TV (see the
TV instruction manual for releasing the wide mode).
3
Perform playback, recording or editing.
You can perform playback, editing or editing on
Disc Navigation while checking on TV screen.
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Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player
You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 165) 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.
1
2
Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
Note:
• DonotinsertaDVD-Rdiscthathasnotbeenfinalisedinto
a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data may be
damaged.
Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/
player and play it back.
• When playing back disc on another device, the Disc
Navigation display will be different from the one on this
DVD Video Camera.
See the instruction manual for DVD video
recorder/player.
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To Customers who Have a DVD Video Recorder with
Hard Disk
●The following is possible using the hard disk of DVD video recorder:
1
2
Writing the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc
in DVD Video Camera to hard disk of DVD video
recorder.
[CreatingaMovie-onlydisc](UseprocedureAorB)
A. Delete all still images on disc using video
camera (See page 96).
• Be sure to use this DVD Video Camera to
delete images: If you use the DVD video
recorder to delete images, the images
remainingondisccannotberecordedtohard
disk.
Dubbing 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.)
B. Use the Disc Navigation menu of DVD Video
Camera to copy still images to card, and then
deletethosestillimagesondisc(Seepage103).
■Request when recording to hard disk of DVD
video recorder
• Movie-only recorded discs can be used.
• A disc on which is recorded only still images or a
disc on which still images and movies are mixed
cannot be recorded to hard disk.
• 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.
(To record images from a mixed disc, refer to
[Creating a Movie-only disc].)
• No images recorded on DVD-R disc in this video
camera can be recorded to hard disk.
• If your DVD video recorder has a card slot, you
canwritethestillimagesrecordedonacardinthis
video camera to disc or hard disk, so it is
recommended that you record still images on
card in this video camera.
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Playback on DVD Player
1
Finalise a recorded DVD-R disc.
3
Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it
back.
YouneedtofinaliseadisctoplayitbackonDVD
player: See page 123.
See the instruction manual for DVD player.
Nofurtherdatacanberecordedonfinaliseddisc.
Note:
Note:
DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera can be
playedbackonotherDVDplayers,butplaybackonallDVD
players is not guaranteed.
Use this DVD Video Camera to finalise the DVD-R disc
recorded on the DVD Video Camera.
Playback may not be possible on some DVD players, or it
may depend on the recorded status of DVD-R discs: In
such cases, play back the DVD-R disc on this DVD Video
Camera.
2
Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
See “Removing and Replacing from/in Round
DVD Holder” on page 28.
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Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder
How to Remove Disc
When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder
Comes off
1
Hold the Round DVD
Holderwith SIDEA facing
up. While pushing the two
release levers in the
direction of arrows (1)
marked on holder, slowly
openSIDE Aoftheholder
in the direction of arrows
(2),takingcarenottodrop
the disc.
Release
levers
1
1
Push the hinged portion of the holder piece
marked SIDE A with thumb and middle finger,
and warp it in the direction of arrows (4).
1
SIDE A mark side
Hinged portions
SIDE A mark
4
2
2
Approx. 90°
2
Fit the hinged portion of the other holder piece
into the warped hinge portion.
Do not open
more than 90°.
Note:
• Handle the disc carefully so that no scratch, dirt,
fingerprint or dust adheres to the recording/playback
surface.
• When not using the Round DVD Holder, store it in case:
Do not leave a bare holder as is.
90°
• Be careful of drop or impact: If you drop the Round DVD
Holder, the disc may pop out.
• Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force.
2
Without touching the
recording/playback
surface, hold the disc edge
andcentreholetoremoveit.
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.
Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder
Use soft cloth to clean
from inner to outer
circumference in axial
direction.
1
Open 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.
3
OPEN marks
SIDE A
mark
SIDE A mark side
or label surface
3
2
Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and
push it to lock the release levers at positions (3).
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Recording (Dubbing) Images
• 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. 26, 29).
Before You Begin
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:
Signal flow
To S-video
output jack*
To video/
audio output
jacks
A/V
To AV input/output jack
MIC
Yellow
White
AV/S input/output cable
(provided)
Red
*If you are using VDR-M70GC and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack,
you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable.
• Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or
1
Set the input source on
theDVDVideoCamerato
“LINE (L IN)”.
Switch the input referring
to “Input Source” on
page 83.
card. See “Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input)” on page 83 for details, and “Recording
Stills” on page 50 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
recordedoncamcordersforpersonalenjoyment.“COPY
PROTECTED”appearsintheseimages:Theycannotbe
recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
2
3
Turn on the connected device, and start
playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of 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 recordedon the DVD
Video Camera for personal enjoyment without copy-
guard signal - the input image may not be recorded
normally.
Press 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.
• If the input signal is interrupted by switching the channel
on TV or switching the signal using video selector (see
“Terminology”onpage 165),normalrecordingcannotbe
performed.
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.
• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from
thebuilt-in speaker: Theloud volumemay causenoiseto
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.
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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
Signal flow
A/V
3 relay adapters
(generally available)
MIC
*2
AV/S input/output cable (provided)
8mm video camera, VHS
video camera, etc.
*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.
1
Set the input source on
theDVDVideoCamerato
“LINE (L IN)”.
Note:
• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from
thebuilt-inspeaker:Theloudvolumemaycausenoiseto
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 83 for details, and “Recording
Stills” on page 50 for how to record still images.
Switch the input referring
to “Input Source” on
page 83.
2
3
Turn on the connected device, and start
playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of this DVD Video Camera.
Press 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.
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Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices
You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD Video Camera, on other video devices.
Use Disc Navigation to create a play list by selecting desired scenes of those recorded on this DVD Video
Camera (P.111).
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to another video device as
shown in the following figure:
Signal flow
To video/audio
input jacks
To S-VIDEO
input jack of
VCR, etc.*
A/V
To AV input/output jack
MIC
Yellow
White
AV/S input/output
cable (provided)
Red
*If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
Choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
4
Use the “Start PlayList” screen to select the play
list to be recorded (dubbed), and then press the
recordbuttonontheconnecteddevice:TheDVD
Video Camera will start playback and the
recorded device will record (dub) it.
Note:
• Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer images.
• Audioisheardfrom thespeaker:Ifthevolumeistoohigh,
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
powerfromshuttingoffduringrecordingonanothervideo
device.
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Advanced Techniques
This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera.
Understanding Flow of Menu
Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear.
Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose
the option.
The screens used here to explain 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 or card is inserted.
<Interpreting screen for setting>
Display of selected
setup item
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Options settable
Selection of setup items
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m
Functions Setup
T : Record Functions
Setup
Display of disc or card
being used (P. 53)
ENTER
RETURN
: Date Setup
V : LCD Setup
W
: Initial Setup
Functions settable
Guide display
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●Flow of Menu
Refer to page indicated for details of each function.
Camera Functions Setup
Date Setup
Program AE (P. 76)
White balance (P. 77)
SIS (P. 79)
Digital zoom (P. 55)
Wind Cut (P. 79)
Cinema (P. 80)
Display format (P. 39)
Date setting (P. 38)
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LCD Setup
Movie quality (P. 81)
Brightness (P. 86)
Colour density (P. 86)
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[Thequalitymodewillappear
when using card (P. 82)]
External still input (P. 83)
On-screen information
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Recording LED (P. 88)
Language selection (P. 88)
Reset (P. 89)
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RAM
You can use the joystick on DVD Video Camera to select various setting options in menu and designate
them.
Press the MENU button.
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Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu.
To return to the screen one before, press the C button.
Pressing the MENU button again will cause the menu screen to
disappear.
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• With VDR-M70GC, if the MENU button is pressed with a
Note:
still image displayed, the size of image will change.
• PressingtheMENUbuttonduringrecordingwillnotwork.
• The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx.
one minute without any operation.
Pressing the MENU button again will restore the original
image size.
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Setting Up Camera Functions
• See page 75 for how to set.
• No menu screen appears with external input.
Before You Begin
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Programme 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 the subject
conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.
1
Press the MENU button, use the joystick to
choose“ProgramAE”onthe“CameraFunctions
Setup” screen, and then press the A button.
The options will appear on the right of “Program
AE”.
2
Use the joystick to
Camer a F u nc
P r og r a
t
i
on s S e t u p
Auto
Spo r t s
choose the desired
option, and then press
the A button: The
selected option will be
set.
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Tilt up/down and to left/right to
select, and then press A to
designate.
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a Auto : The video camera automatically judges
the subject and surrounding environment for
optimum recording.
Selected AE mode
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
IftheSportsmodeisusedunderafluorescentlight,
the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto
mode for recording.
Portrait:Createsashallowdepthoffieldsothat
the person or subject appears against a softened
background.
8
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0 0 AM
0 0
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
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
subjectportraitface, etc. inaplacewherereflection
of light is intense, such as at the seaside in
midsummer or on a ski slope.
Note:
• You can check the selected AE mode by the on-screen
information display. However, nothing will appear in the
Auto mode.
• Theshootingmodesetasabovewillbestoredinmemory
even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place
even with decreased lighting: However, an after-
image will appear with a moving subject.
NotethattheLowLightmodecannotbeusedwhen
the recording quality mode is STD.
Ifthereisdifficultyin automaticallyfocusingsubject
image, adjust the focus manually.
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Adjusting Colour (White Bal.)
This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the
colourofsubject. Changethewhitebalancesetting
depending on the recording conditions.
On-screen
Mode
Auto
Setting content
display
White balance always
automatically adjusted
None
Set
You can manually adjust
white balance to match
the light source or
situation
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i
Outdoor
Indoor
To record in fine weather
To record under
incandescent light,
halogen light or bulb-
colour type fluorescent
light
j
1
2
Press the MENU button,
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t
i
on s S e t u p
AE
h i t e Ba l .
choose “White Bal.” on
the “Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
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Choose the desired
option,andthenpressthe
A button.
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MIN
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0 0 4
FINE
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2
White balance mode
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
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●Setting white balance manually
1
Point the DVD Video
Camera at a white
object so that it fills
the screen. Use an
object that is not
transparent.
Note:
• The white balance mode can be confirmed using the
on-screen information.
• OnlytheSetmodewillreturntoAutowhentheDVDVideo
Cameraisturnedoff.(Anothermodeofthewhitebalance
will be stored in memory.)
• Do not block the infrared sensor with hand, etc.
(White shirt or thick paper)
2
3
Press the MENU
Camer a F u nc
t
i
on s S e t u p
AE
h i t e Ba l .
button, choose “White
Bal.”, “Set”, and then
press the A button.
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RAM
PresstheAbutton:The
“h“ indicator will change
from blinking to a steady
light: The steady light
indicates that the white
balance setting is
• If a tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto white
balance may not operate depending on the recording
conditions. If this happens, set to 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.
Set
EXIT
RAM
complete.
4
Press the C button to end
the setting.
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
8
:
0 0 AM
0 0
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
Note:
• Itisrecommendedthatyouspecify“Dig.Zoom:Off”(See
page 55) before setting white balance.
• Do not use a coloured object when setting the white
balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.
• Thewhite balance cannotbe setwhen thedigitalzoomis
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).
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Using the Image Stabiliser (SIS)
When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “SIS” on the
“Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
After recording with SIS set to “Off”, it is
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h i t e Ba l .
recommended that you return the setting to “On”
and then turn the DVD Video Camera off, unless
you normally record with “Off” setting.
This function is effective only during movie
recording: It will not work during still recording.
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RAM
2
3
Choosethe“On”or“Off”,andthenpresstheA
button.
Note:
• The SIS setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• Although you can switch SIS between on and off during
still recording, the setting will be effective only during
movie recording.
• It is recommended that you specify “SIS Off” when using
the DVD Video Camera on a desk or tripod.
• When “SIS On” is specified, there will be a slight
difference between the actual movement and the
movement on screen.
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
●Checking SIS On or Off
You can check SIS On or Off by the on-screen
information display.
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
• Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even
if “SIS On” is specified.
SIS
• SIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-
conversion lens (generally available) is used.
• When you record pictures with setting 10x or more of
magnification and turning the SIS to “On” in dim places,
after-images may stand out. In this case, we recommend
using a tripod with turning the SIS to “Off” (only for VDR-
M50GC).
8
:
0 0 AM
00 4
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
• The SIS function cannot be used when still images are
recorded on the card (only for VDR-M70GC).
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.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Wind Cut” on the
“Camera Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
Note:
Camer a F u nc
t
i
on s S e t u p
AE
h i t e Ba l .
• You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that
the Wind Cut has been set.
P r og r a
m
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S
• TheWindCutsettingwillbestoredinmemoryevenwhen
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• The Wind Cut function will work only during movie
recording.
D i g . Zoo
n d Cu t
C i n e m a
ENTER RETURN
m
W
i
On
Of
f
RAM
• The Wind Cut function works only with the built-in
microphone: It will not function when using an external
microphone (P. 65).
2
3
Choose “On”, and then press the A button.
PresstheMENUbuttonto
end the setting.
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Switching to Cinema Mode
If you intend to play back recorded images on a wide-screen TV, it is recommended that you switch the
screen size to cinema mode.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button,
choose “Cinema” on the
“Camera Functions
Setup” screen, and then
press the A button.
Camer a F u nc
P r og r a
t
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on s S e t u p
Auto
Spo r t s
m
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&Snow
L
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RAM
Choose “On”, and then
press the A button.
Camer a F u nc
t
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on s S e t u p
AE
h i t e Ba l .
P r og r a
W
S
m
I
S
g
D i
. Zoom
W i n d C u t
C i n e m a
On
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
PresstheMENUbuttonto
end the setting.
Black bands will appear
acrossthetopandbottom
of screen.
Note:
The black bands that appear across the top and bottom of
screen will not be recorded. If you record in the cinema
mode and play back on a TV other than wide-screen TV,
the portions masked by the black bands will also be
displayed. Use the black bands as a guide for recording
when playing back on a wide-screen TV.
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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” and “STD”.
It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVD-
RAM disc, or in the “FINE” with a DVD-R disc.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose“VIDEOMode”on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
Note:
Re c o r d F u nc
t
i
on s S e t u p
• 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:
V
I
DEO Mode
XTRA
F I NE
STD
I n p u t Sou r ce
OSD Ou t p u t
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
- 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 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.
2
3
Choose the desired quality mode, and then
press the A button.
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
• The movie quality setting is effective only during movie
recording: Switching the movie quality will not work
during still recording.
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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 the “STD”):
• If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on 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
(Image when block-like noise occurs)
(Image without block-like noise)
3
Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)
You can switch the still recording quality only when using card.
It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Quality” on the
“Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
3
Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Re c o r d F u nc
t
i
on s S e t u p
REM
9
9
9
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u
a
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FINE
NORM
ECO
I n p u t Sou r ce
Se T i mer
OSD Ou t p u t
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8
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NORM
S E P 3 0
2
ENTER
RETURN
Still recording quality
2
Choose the option you want, and then press the
A button.
Note:
• The still quality setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• “OSDOutput”isdisplayedonlywhen“InputSource”isset
to “CAMERA”.
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Receiving Image from Another Device (Input Source)
IfyouwishtoinputanimagefromanotherdevicetothisDVDVideoCamera,youmustfirstswitchthesetting
ontheDVDVideoCamera.Refertotheexplanationstartingfrompage 71onhowtoconnecttheDVDVideo
Camera to other devices or record images input from them.
Setting
CAMERA
LINE
Contents
On-screen display
No display
Usually select this option.
To input image from another device.
L IN
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Input Source” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
3
Press the MENU button
to end the setting.
Re c o r d Fu n c t
i
o n s Se t u p
L
IN
0
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
REM
V I DEO Mode
I n p u t Sou r ce
OSD Ou t p u t
CAMERA
L I NE
Note:
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• The “Input Source” setting will
returnto“CAMERA”whenever
the DVD Video Camera is
turned off.
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
External input icon
2
Choose “LINE”, and then press the A button.
• And if you pull or push the card
on the “
” mode, “Input Source” setting will return to
”CAMERA”.
• “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE”.
• “OSDOutput”isdisplayedonlywhen“InputSource”isset
to “CAMERA”.
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Switching External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)
When “Input Source: 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 image with movement.
Recording
format
Details of setting
On-screen display
Does not suit recording of frequently moving video subjects, despite high
image quality. Frame suits recording of less moving video.
(with disc)
(with card)
Frame
Suitable for recording of frequently moving video subjects.
(with disc)
(with card)
Field
1
2
Press the MENU button,
choose “PHOTO Input”
on the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
3
PresstheMENUbutton
to end the setting.
Still external input mode
Re c o r d F u nc
I n p u t Sou r ce
PHOTO I n p u t
t
i
on s S e t u p
F r ame
L
IN
REM
Se
l
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T i mer
F
i
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l
d
9
9
9
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
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SelectthedesiredoptionandthenpresstheA
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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 71 to
see how to connect the DVD Video Camera to another
device.
• “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE”.
• “OSDOutput”isdisplayedonlywhen“InputSource”isset
to “CAMERA”.
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Self-Timer
You can record photos using the self timer function, as with ordinary cameras.
The self timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills).
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Self Timer” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
4
Press the REC button.
Re c o r d F u nc
t
i
on s S e t u p
I n p u t Sou r ce
Se T i mer
OSD Ou t p u t
TherecordingindicatoratthefrontofDVDVideo
Camera will blink.
The self-timer indicator will start to count down,
and recording will commence approximately 10
seconds later.
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f
On
Of
f
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
2
3
Select “On”, and then press the A button.
The self-timer will be set.
Note:
• You can also check that self-timer has been set by
reviewing the on-screen information.
• Toreleasetheself-timermode,choose“Off”onthemenu
screen or turn DVD Video Camera off.
• To suspend self-timer, press the REC button again
before recording starts, or press the C button.
• “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE”.
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
REM
9
9
9
1
0
Self-timerrecording
• “OSD Output” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “CAMERA”.
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Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off (OSD Output)
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.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “OSD Output” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Re c o r d F u nc
t
i
on s S e t u p
V
I
DEO Mode
Note:
I n p u t Sou r ce
OSD Ou t p u t
On
Of
• The “OSD Output” setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will
appear during playback. See page 61 for playback on-
screen information display.
f
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
2
Choose “On” or “Off”, and press the A button.
• Evenaftertheon-screeninformationisremovedfromthe
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”.
• “OSD Output” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “CAMERA”.
LCD screen or viewfinder
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:
0
0
MIN
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“Off” setting
“On” setting
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LCD Setup
This function allows you to adjust the brightness and colour density of LCD screen during recording and
playback.
Setting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness)
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Brightness” on
the “LCD Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
2
Use the joystick for
adjustment.
LCD S e t u p
LCD S e t u p
B r
i
gh t n e s s
B r
i
gh t n e s s
Tilt to left :The screen
becomes
C o l o u r L eve l
C o l o u r L eve l
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
ADJUST
ENTER
RAM
dimmer
The brightness
adjustment bar will appear on the screen.
Tilt to right :The screen
becomes
Brightness
adjustment bar
brighter
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
Thebrightness settingwillbe stored in memory evenwhen
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
Setting Colour Density of LCD Screen (Colour Level)
1
Choose“ColourLevel”on
the “LCD Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
3
Press the MENU button.
LCD S e t u p
Note:
B r
i
gh t n e s s
• The colour 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.
C o l o u r L eve l
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
The colour density
adjustment bar will
appear on the screen.
2
Use the joystick for
adjustment.
LCD S e t u p
B r
i
gh t n e s s
Tilt to left :For lighter
colour
Tilt to right :For denser
colour
C o l o u r L eve l
ADJUST
ENTER
RAM
Colour density
adjustment bar
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Initial Settings
Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep)
Setting
On
Content
Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc.
No beep is heard.
Off
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Beep” on the
“Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
2
3
Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A
button.
I
n
i
t
i
a
l
S e t u p
Be
Po w e r
R e c o r d LED
L a n g u a g e
Reset
e
p
On
Of
S
a v e
f
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
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)
Setting
Content
On
To engage power save. If the DVD Video Camera is left in the recording pause status without
beingoperatedfor5minutes,itwillautomaticallyturnofftopreventthebatteryfromdischarging
needlessly.
Off
To cancel power save
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Power Save” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
Note:
I
n
i
t
i
a
l
S e t u p
• To turn the DVD Video Camera on again from automatic
off activated by the power save function, set the power
Be
Po w e r
R e c o r d LED
L a n g u a g e
Reset
e
p
S
a v e
On
Of
switchto“OFF”,andthensetitto“
• The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-screen
information display.
”, “
”or“
”.
f
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
• The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
2
3
Select “On” or “Off”, and
then press the A button.
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
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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.
Setting
On
Content
The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD Video Camera is recording.
The recording indicator will not light even during recording.
Off
2
3
Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A
button.
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Recording indicator
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 a glass or water tank that reflects light: The
reflected light of the 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.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Record LED” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
I
n
i
t
i
a
l
S e t u p
Be
Po w e r
R e c o r d LED
L a n g u a g e
Reset
e
p
S
a v e
On
Of
f
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
Changing Display Language (Language)
You can change the language used to display the menu and information.
The following shows that English is changed to French.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Language” on
the “Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
I
n
i
t
i
a
l
Se
t
up
Be
Po w e r
R e c o r d LED
L an gu age
Reset
e
p
Eng l i sh
F r ança
Español
Note:
S
a v e
i
s
The language setting will be stored in memory even when
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
Deu
t
s ch
ano
RAM
I
t
a
l
i
ENTER
RETURN
“English” has been set.
2
Select “Français”, and
then press the A
button.
Con
f
i
g u r
a
t
i
on
I
n
i
t
i
a
l
e
B
i
p
Én e r g
DEL En r e g.
i
e
L an gu e
F r ança
i
s
Rég
ENTRER
l
.
Dé
f
aut
RETOUR
RAM
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Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset)
You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 160) ). (Note, however, that the
date/time will not be reset.)
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Reset” on the
“Initial Setup” menu
screen, and then press
the A button.
3
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
I
n
i
t
i
a
l
S e t u p
Be
Po w e r
R e c o r d LED
L a n g u a g e
Reset
e
p
Note:
S
a v e
Tocancelresettingmidway,choose“NO”onthescreenfor
verification in step 2 or press the C button.
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
The screen for verifying
reset will appear.
2
If you are sure that you
wish to reset, use the
joystick to choose “YES”,
and then press the A
button.
Re s e t
ENTER
Re s e t
?
YES
NO
RAM
The setting items have
now been reset to defaults.
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Disc Navigation
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Using Disc Navigation
Starting Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
Here is an explanation on “scene” and “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc
Navigation function.
The screens in this instruction 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 operation is the same.
• Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P.48).
• When using disc: Set the power switch to “
• When using card: Set the power switch to “
” or “
”.
”.
Before You Begin
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
TheDiscNavigationscreen(shownonpage 91)
will appear.
Note:
Do not proceed with a following step while the disc is
being recognised or the ACCESS/PC indicator is
blinking.
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD
Video Camera will enter the recording pause
status.
You can also press the C button to end Disc
Navigation.
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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.
Thumbnail
*1
Selected scene number
Number of all scenes
/
Al l Pr og r a
ms
001 / 014
Cursor
*2
*4
Current page position
Bar graph
Still image icon
*3
*5
Operation guide
Disc type icon
PLAY
RAM
*1
*2
*3
*4
*5
Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen.
No still icon will appear for card.
The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD Video Camera.
Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded.
“
R” appears for DVD-R disc. “ ” will appear for card.
• If the following disc or card is inserted, the Disc
Note:
Navigation screen will appear or some message will be
displayed:
• The background colour of screen allows you to identify
whether disc or card is in DVD Video Camera.
- Purple: When disc is inserted
- Write-protected disc
- Locked card
- Finalised DVD-R disc
• Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV
to which the DVD Video Camera is connected: Doing so
could damage the TV screen, possibly by burning.
- Light blue: When card is inserted
• Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording
date/timeofthesceneonwhichthecursorisplacedinthe
space for operating guide. Pressing DISPLAY again will
display the operating 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.
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Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
3
Press the A button.
Use the joystick to select the desired scene.
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.
The selectedscenewill beframed:Thisiscalled
a “cursor”.
Al
l
Pr og r a
ms
001 / 014
Al
l
Pr og r a
ms
007 / 014
Up or Down
Left or Right
A
PLAY
RAM
PLAY
RAM
●When playback ends:
The DVD Video Camera will
enter the playback pause
statusatthelastimageoflast
scene.
Pressing the C or DISC
NAVIGATION button will
restore the Disc Navigation
screen.
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 C button will always restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
Playback pause
• WithplaybackonDiscNavigation,youcanselectdesired
scenes for playback and skip unnecessary scenes.
• When playing backa still with a large number of pixels on
card, “Playback.” will appear, and it will take some time
for the still to appear.
When the playback pause status continues for as
long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen will
automatically be restored.
●Playing back stills
A still will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
When playing back stills on card, playback will stop
after each still playback.
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Selecting Multiple Scenes
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Use the joystick to select the desired scene.
Press the SELECT button once:
To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to
be cancelled, and then press the SELECT
button.
To cancel all selected scenes, press the C
button.
Note:
The selected scene will be framed in red and
yellow.
Although scenes can be randomly selected, playback
will always start from the lowest scene number.
Repeatsteps2and3torandomlyselectmultiple
scenes.
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Note:
• You can know the status of scenes from the colours of
cursor and bargraph:
Use the joystick to select
Al
l
Pr ogr ams
005 / 014
the desired scene.
Cursor Bar graph
Yellow Light blue
Status of scenes
Current cursor position
Range of scenes being
selected
PLAY
RAM
Blue
Red
Light blue
Red
Scenes already selected
Yellow frame
• Pressing the A button after selecting scenes will play
back only the selected scenes from the beginning of
each.
• Youcanalsoselectscenesinreversefromthelastscene
in the range.
• To release multiple selection, press the SELECT or C
button after step 4.
• Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card.
3
4
Hold down the SELECT
button for at least one
second:
Al
l
Pr ogr a
m
s
005 / 014
The selected scene will
be doubly framed in
yellow and blue.
ENTER
CANCEL
RAM
Double frames in
yellow and blue
Use the joystick to select
the last scene in the
Al
l
Pr ogr a
m
s
010/ 014
rangeyouwant, andthen
press the A button:
PLAY
DESELECT ALL
RAM
Thethumbnailsofscenes
in the specified range will
be framed in red, and
then selected.
Red
frame
Whenscenesuptothis
point are selected
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Disc Navigation Menu
Functions Available with Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation allows you to do the following:
Reference
page
Available function
Disc or card used
Contents
Deletion of scenes
Editing of scenes
You can delete unnecessary scenes.
96
13
1
You can attach fade and skip to a scene,
combine scenes, or divide one scene.
98 - 102
Scene information
display
Youcandisplayinformationononescene
ormultiplescenes,suchasimagequality,
recording time, etc.
107
123
Setting of title
You can set desired titles to play lists and
programmes.
109, 118
111
1
1
Creation of play list
Disc or Card initialisation
You can create an original movie by
changing the combination of scenes.
YoucaninitialiseaDVD-RAMdiscorcard
so that it can be used on this DVD Video
Camera.
121
13
Copy from disc to card
Disc finalisation
You can copy photos recorded on DVD-
RAM disc to card.
103
123
1
2
You can use this DVD Video Camera to
finalise any DVD-R disc recorded on it so
that the disc can be viewed on DVD
player, etc.
Repeat play
Slide show
You can repeatedly play back
programmes and scenes.
124
12
You can play back stills continuously.
125
120
3
Remaining display
(Capacity)
The remaining recordable movie time or
number of recordable stills is displayed.
123
Disc protection
You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to
prevent deletion or editing by mistake.
120
104
1
Scene lock
You can lock any scene so that it will not
be deleted by mistake: Essential scenes
are thereby protected, and recording
another still is possible.
3
DPOF setting
You can set the number of prints for each
scene.
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3
Note:
Editing functions (thumbnail, skip, fade) are original 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
playbackorreading.Toreflecttheeditingresults,connectbothdevicesusingtheAV/Sinput/outputcableandthenperform
recording (dubbing).
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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 74-75 and 91 for how to interpret the screen.
Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
●When using DVD-RAM disc
Scene
Delete (P.96)
Edit
Thumbnail (P.98)
Copy
Select (P.106)
Detail (P.107)
(P.103)
Skip
Fade
(P.99)
(P.100)
Combine (P.101)
Divide
Move*
(P.102)
(P.99)
* Will appear when a play
list is displayed.
Start → Current (P.106)
Current → End (P.106)
All
(P.106)
Play list
Program
Switch (P.112)
Play (P.113)
Create (P.111)
Go To
Top
End
(P.119)
(P.119)
Edit
Title
(P.114 - 116)
(P.118)
Disc
Capacity
Protect Disc
Format Disc
Update Control Info. (P.122)
(P.120)
(P.120)
(P.121)
Delete (P.118)
Switch (P.108)
Play
Title
(P.109)
(P.109)
Others
Category
(P.124)
Repeat Play (P.124)
ETC
●When using DVD-R disc
Scene
Select (P.106)
Detail (P.107)
Start → Current (P.106)
Current → End (P.106)
All
(P.106)
Program
Go To
Switch (P.108)
Disc
Capacity
Finalize Disc (P.123)
(P.120)
Play
(P.109)
Others
ETC
Repeat Play (P.124)
Top
End
(P.119)
(P.119)
●When using card
Scene
Delete (P.96)
Lock (P.104)
DPOF (P.105)
Select (P.106)
Start → Current (P.106)
Detail
(P.107)
Current → End (P.106)
All
(P.106)
Go To
Card
Top
End
(P.119)
(P.119)
Slide Show
All
(P.125)
DPOF (P.125)
Capacity
Format Card (P.121)
(P.120)
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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.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scene to be
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Pressthe C buttontoquit.
De
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t
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Sc en e
0 05 / 0 1 3
All Programs
0 05 / 0 1 4
deleted.
ENTER
EX I T
RAM
Note:
PLAY
RAM
• If you point the cursor at the scene to be deleted on “All
Programs”screen,andthenpresstheDELETEbuttonon
remote control, the screen in step 5 will appear.
• TodeleteanunwantedpartofasceneonDVD-RAMdisc,
divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary
part (See page 102).
• If you delete all data on disc or card, initialising the disc
or card will be recommended (See page 121).
• 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.
Scene to be deleted
3
4
Press the MENU button.
Choose “Delete” on the
“Scene” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Sc ene
De
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Copy
Se e c t
De t
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a
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ETC
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
5
6
The “Delete Scene”
screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to delete the selected scene,
• If the time of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the
remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc
or card remaining indicator.
• The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (See page
104).
press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be deleted,
you can change it on this screen.
The screen for verifying
deletion will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
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Sc en e
SEP 30 2004
Scene No. 005
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YES
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sc en e?
NO
ENTER
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.
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●Editing using submenu
Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 96): The submenu will appear.
Ed
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Go To
E x
De
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End
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ENTER
RETURN
RAM
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
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
Pressing the C 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.
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Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)
Normally, thefirstimageoftherecordedsceneisdisplayedasathumbnail:Youcanchooseanotherimage
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.
Original thumbnail
You can use this image as thumbnail.
●
●
●
●
●
●
1
2
3
4
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
7
8
The screen for verifying
switchingofthumbnailwill
appear: Choose “YES”,
and then press the A
button.
Cha ng e Th u
m
bna
i
l
Selectthethumbnailofthescenetobechanged.
Press the MENU button.
Cha ng e t h u
YES
m
bna
i
l
?
NO
ENTER
Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Thumbnail”, and then
Choose “NO” to cancel
switching of thumbnail.
AfterYesorNosetting, the“ChangeThumbnail”
screen will be restored.
Sc ene
De
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Copy
Se e c t
De t
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T h umbna
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F ad e
Comb
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press the A button.
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ETC
D i
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v
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Repeat steps 5-7 to change the other scenes.
ENTER
RAM
Press the C button to quit.
5
The “Change Thumbnail”
screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to
change the thumbnail of
theselectedscene,press
the A button: The
selected scene will be
played back.
Select Thumbnail Point
Note:
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (See
page 97).
SEL
ENTER
CANCEL
• A thumbnail of still cannot be changed.
• Sincethescenetowhichskippingissetcannotbeplayed
back, you will not be able to change its thumbnail:
Release the skip setting of the scene to change the
thumbnail.
If you want to change the scene whose
thumbnailistobechanged,youcanchangeiton
this screen.
6
When the image you want to use as the
thumbnail of the scene appears, press the
SELECT button.
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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.
1
2
3
4
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scene to be skipped.
Press the MENU button.
●Releasing Skip
Selectthescenesettobeskipped, andperformthe
same procedure as setting skip: The skip mark will
disappear and skipping of the scene will be
released.
Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Skip”,andthenpressthe
Note:
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De
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Copy
Se e c t
De t
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t
t
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• Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (P.93).
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (P.97)
T h umbna
Sk
F ad e
Comb
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A button.
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p
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a
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ETC
5
The “Set Skip” screen will
appear: If you are sure
you want to skip the
D i
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v
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ENTER
RAM
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.
6
Press the C button to quit.
A skip mark “
” will appear in the thumbnail
of any scene for which skipping has been set.
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Skip mark
PLAY
RAM
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Arranging Order of Scenes (Edit - Move)
You can arrange scenes within a play list by moving them to desired positions. Create a play list first, and
then arrange the scenes [“Creating New Play List (Create)”, P.111].
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Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)
You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.
There are three types of special effects:
Fade Out
Fade Out
Fade Out
Fade In
Fade In
Fade In
Black:
Wipe:
B/W:
Fades in from black screen
Fades out to black screen
Fades in from black screen to
vertical direction of screen
Fades out from vertical
direction of screen to black
screen
Fades in from Black and White
screen to colour screen
Fades out from colour screen
to Black and White screen
1
2
3
4
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scene for adding special effects.
Press the MENU button.
7
Press the C button to quit.
The “[” and/or “]” mark(s) will appear in the
scenes for which special effects have been set.
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Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Fade”andthenpressthe
Sc ene
De
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Copy
Se e c t
De t
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A button.
Thu
Sk
F ade
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PLAY
RAM
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5
The “Fade” screen will
appear: If you are sure
you want to add the fade
ETC
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ENTER
RETURN
RAM
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.
6
Select the special effects
for “IN” and/or “OUT”,
choose “Enter”, and then
press the A button.
Fa d e
I N
None
OUT
None
B l a c k
B l a c k
W
W
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pe
B / W
B / W
En t e r
Canc e l
ENTER
Tocancel setting, choose
“Cancel”.
After setting, the “Fade” screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add fade to other
scenes.
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Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)
You can combine multiple scenes into one.
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. Stills cannot be combined.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be
combined.
3
4
Press the MENU button.
Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Combine”andthenpress
the A button.
Sc ene
De
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Copy
Se e c t
De t
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t
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Thu
Sk
m
p
bna
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Fade
C o m b i n e
de
a
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l
ETC
5
The “Combine Scenes”
screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to
D
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ENTER
RETURN
RAM
combine the selected scenes, press the A
button.
If you want to change the scenes to be
combined, you can change them on this screen.
6
The screen for verifying
Comb ne Sc e n e s
i
combination will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
Comb
YES
i
ne s c e n e s ?
NO
ENTER
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.
Thethumbnailofthefirstscenewillappearinthe
combined scene.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to combine other scenes.
7
Press the C 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.
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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.
1
2
3
4
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scene to be divided.
Press the MENU button.
Note:
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (P.97).
• 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.
Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Divide” and then press
• 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.
• Thedivisionpointmaydriftbeforeorafterthedesignated
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.
Sc ene
De
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Copy
Se e c t
De t
l
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t
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Thu
Sk
m
p
bna
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the A button.
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Fade
C o m b i n e
de
a
i
l
ETC
5
The “Divide Scene”
screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to
D
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ENTER
RETURN
RAM
dividethe selected scene, press the A button:
The selected scene will be played back.
• 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 C button on the screen for verification will
restore the thumbnail display screen.
If you want to change the scene to be divided,
you can change it on this screen.
The selected scene will be played back.
6
7
When you reach the point
where you want to divide
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the scene, press the
SELECT button.
SEL
ENTER
CANCEL
Status bar of scene
being played back
The screen for verifying
division will appear:
D
i
v
i
de Scene
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
D
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v
i
de S cene?
NO
YES
ENTER
Choose “NO” to cancel
division.
After division, the “Divide Scene” screen will be
restored.
Repeat steps 5-7 to divide another scene.
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Press the C button to quit.
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Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy)
1
2
3
4
5
Set the power switch to “
” or “
”.
Note:
• No movie can be copied.
• WhenyoucopystillsrecordedonDVD-RAMdisctocard,
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.97).
• See “Category ” (P.124) to check the stills recorded on
DVD-RAM disc.
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.93).
• Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to be
copied, only stills will be copied.
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the still to be copied.
Press the MENU button.
Choose “Copy” on the
“Scene” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
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t
t
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• Data on card cannot be copied to disc.
• Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD Video
Camera may not be copied normally.
Copy
Se e c t
De t
l
a
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l
ETC
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
6
7
The “Copy to card”
Copy t o c a r d
0 0 3 / 0 1 4
screen will appear: If you
are sure you want to copy
the selected still, press
the A button.
ENTER
EX I T
RAM
If you want to change the
still to be copied, you can change it on this
screen.
The screen for verifying
copy will appear: Choose
“YES”,andthenpressthe
Copy t o c a r d
Copy PHOTO s c e n e s
t
o
c
a
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d
?
A button.
YES
NO
ENTER
Choose “NO” to cancel
copy.
AfterYesorNosetting,the“Copytocard”screen
will be restored.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to card.
8
Press the C button to quit.
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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.
1
2
3
4
5
Set the power switch to “
”.
●To 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.
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scene to be locked.
Press the MENU button.
Note:
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.97).
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.93).
• When initialising the card, the locked scenes will also be
deleted.
Choose “Lock” on the
“Scene” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Sc ene
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L o c k
DPOF
Se
De t
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ENTER
RETURN
6
The“LockSet”screenwillappear:Ifyouaresure
you want to lock the selected scene, press the
A button.
Lock Set
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Lock icon
ENTER
EX I T
Ifyouwanttochangethescenetobelocked,you
can change it on this screen.
After setting, the “Lock Set” screen will be
restored.
Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.
7
Press the C button to quit.
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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.
1
2
3
4
5
Set the power switch to “
”.
7
Usejoysticktospecifythe
number of prints, and
then press the A
button:
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Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scene to which DPOF is to be set.
Press the MENU button.
3
ENTER
EX
I
T
Tilt it up or to right: To
increase the number one
by one.
Tiltitdownortoleft:Todecreasethenumberone
by one.
Choose “DPOF” on the
“Scene” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Sc ene
De
L o c k
DPOF
Se
De t
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t
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After setting, the “DPOF Set” screen will be
restored.
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Repeatsteps6and7tosetDPOFtoanotherstill.
ENTER
RETURN
8
Press the C button to quit.
6
The “DPOF Set” screen will appear: If you are
sure you want to set DPOF to the scene, press
the A button.
Note:
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.97).
• You can also select multiple photos (P.93).
• Ifyouspecifythenumberafterselectingmultiplestills,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 recognise DPOF that
hasbeensetonanotherdevice:Always settheDPOFon
this DVD Video Camera.
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6
DPOF icon
ENTER
EXIT
If you want to change the scene to which DPOF
is set, you can change it on this screen.
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Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)
Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes.
This function is useful when there are numerous scenes.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
4
Choose“Start→Current”,
“Current → End” or “All”
and then press the
A button.
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Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen.
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PLAY
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PLAY
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DESELECT ALL
DESELECT ALL
DESELECT ALL
“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:
Allscenesfromthefirsttoend
will be selected.
●Deselecting selected scenes
Deselecting scenes one by one:
Deselecting all the selected scenes at once:
While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen
on which scenes have been selected, press the C
button.
While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen
on which scenes have been selected, choose the
scenetobedeselectedandthenpresstheSELECT
button.
Note:
Up to 999 scenes can 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.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
If you have selected multiple scenes, the
information shown below will appear.
Pressing the C button will restore the thumbnail
display screen.
Select the scene whose information you wish to
know.
(When using disc)
3
4
Press the MENU button.
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Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the
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*1 With DVD-R disc, the quality mode (FINE or STD )
selected first will appear.
(When using disc)
(When using card)
*2 Number of scenes whose quality mode is unknown:
This will appear whenthedischasa scenerecorded
on a device other thanthis DVD VideoCamera, only
if the disc has a scene whose mode is unknown.
Also, thiswillnotappearwhena DVD-R discisused.
*3 This will not appear with DVD-R disc, since no still
image can be recorded on it.
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*2 May not appear if the loaded card does not
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*3 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction:
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Note:
Tilting the joystick to right willdisplay information on the
following scene; tilting the joystick to left will display
information on the preceding scene.
Note:
• Ifmultiplesceneshavebeenselected,thetotalrecording
timeoftheselectedscenes(totalnumberincaseofstills)
will appear.
5
Press the C button to quit.
• IfaDVD-RdiscrecordedonadeviceotherthanthisDVD
Video Camera is inserted (already finalised), no scene
information will appear.
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Programme
What is “programme”?
Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are
movie or still.
Scene No. 1
Scene No. 2
Scene No. 3
Scene No. 4
Scene No. 5
Scene No. 6
9:00AM
Movie
11:45AM Still
1:30PM
Movie
5:20PM
8:00PM
Movie
10:20AM
Still
Still
Program No. 1
Recorded on September 10
12
Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Switch)
Since the scenes recorded on this video camera are collected as “programmes” for each recording date,
selecting a programme will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
Note:
• Pressing the C button on the “Switch Program” screen
will restore the Disc Navigation screen.
• Thedatesdisplayedontheprogrammeselectscreenwill
be in the Date Mode used when the first scenes of
programmes were recorded, and the date displays D/M/
Y, M/D/Y and Y/M/D may be mixed.
Choose ”Switch” on the
“Program” menu screen,
P r og r am
and then press the A
button.
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RETURN
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4
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be displayed, and then
press the A button.
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ms
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02 SEP 1 0 2004
03 SEP 3 0 2004
The Disc Navigation
screen of the selected
programme will appear.
ENTER
RETURN
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PLAY
RAM
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Playing Back Programme (Play)
You can play back only the selected programme.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press then the MENU button.
Choose “Play” on the
4
Select the programme to be played back, and
then press the A button.
Playback will start from the first scene of the
selected programme.
P r og r am
“Program” menu screen,
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t
a
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t
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m
and then press the A
button.
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a y
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ETC
01 AUG 3 0 2004
02 SEP 1 0 2004
03 SEP 3 0 2004
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
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ENTER
RETURN
Note:
If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected programme
will be repeatedly played back.
1
Changing Title of Programme (Title)
The recording date/time has initially been attached to any programme.
You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
Select a letter and then
press the A button:
The selected letter will
be entered.
Title input bar
T I T L E
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1
2
3
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Choose “Title” on the “Program” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
Repeatthisprocedureto
create a title.
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Enter
DELETE
Cancel
SELECT
SEL
INPUT
4
Select the programme
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Input mode
whose title you want to
change, and then press
the A button.
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Palette for selecting
characters
ENTER
RETURN
The screen for setting a
title will appear.
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7
After entering the title,
choose “Enter” and then
press the A button.
●Characters 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.
T I T L E
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Enter
Cancel
SELECT
SEL
ENTER
DELETE
The screen for verifying
the change in title will
appear: Choose “YES”,
and then press the A
button.
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Input mode
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1
Enter
DELETE
Cancel
SELECT
2
Enter
DELETE
Cancel
SELECT
Choose “NO” to cancel
changing of the title.
SEL
SEL
CHANGE
CHANGE
Note:
• If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the C button
once:Theinputletterwillbedeleted.HoldingdowntheC
button will delete all letters in the TITLE column. You can
also use the DELETE button on remote control to delete
any input letters.
T I T L E
SEP 3 0 2004
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
SPACE
• PressingtheSELECTbuttononthetitlesettingscreen(in
step 5) will change the cursor position from the title input
bar to character select palette, input mode number, and
then to “Cancel”.
3
Enter
DELETE
Cancel
SELECT
SEL
CHANGE
• 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 C 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.
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Play List
What is “play list”?
You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favourites 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.
Example:
Programme 1 (recorded on September 27, 2004)
Programme 2 (recorded on September 30, 2004)
Play list 1 created
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)
Here we create a play list.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
With the created play list, you can also add
scenes recorded on another day or delete
unnecessary scenes afterwards.
Select the scenes to be programmed in a play
list.
6
When creation of a play list is complete, the Disc
Navigation screen will appear.
3
4
Press the MENU button.
Choose “Create” on the
“PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Note:
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P
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• You can also select multiple scenes (P.93).
• If the added scene had skip or fade setting, 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.
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5
Thesceneselectscreen
will appear: If the
selected scenes on the
playlistaretheonesyou
want, press the A
button.
• 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 on play list: If you
create or delete play lists, the original scenes in
programmes will not be erased.
Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in
programmes.
• If you press the MENU button before pressing A in
step 5, the submenu will appear (see page 97).
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Ifyouwanttochangethe
scenes with which you
wanttocreateaplaylist,
PLAY
RAM
you can change them on this screen.
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Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch)
Selectthedesiredoneofmultipleplaylists:TheDiscNavigationscreenoftheselectedplaylistwillappear.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
4
Use the “Switch Playlist”
screen to select the play
list you wish to display,
and then press the A
button.
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Choose “Switch” on the
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t
PLAY
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“PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Sw
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c h
P
l
a y
C r e a t e
The Disc Navigation
screen of the selected play list will be displayed.
Ed
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T
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ETC
D e l
ENTER
t e
RETURN
RAM
Note:
To display the Disc Navigation screen showing all
programmes (all recorded scenes), choose “All Programs”
on the “Switch PlayList” screen.
Sw
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c h
P
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l a y L
i
s
t
A
l
Pr og r
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ms
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02 SEP 1 0 2004
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03 SEP 1 2 2004
9
ENTER
RETURN
●Editing on play list
When making settings on play list, such as
Changing thumbnail,
Setting skip,
Adding fade,
Combining scenes,
Dividing a scene,
P.98
P.99
P.100
P.101
P.102
changing title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use
the same procedure for setting on programme or
scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the
following reference pages:
Arranging order of scenes, P.117
Changing title, P.118
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Playing Back a Play List (Play)
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
4
Use the “Start PlayList”
screen to select the play
listtobeplayedback, and
then press the A
button.
Choose “Play” on the
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“PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
Sw
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c h
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a y
C r e a t e
The selected play list will
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be played back from the first scene. To cancel
playback midway, press the C button: The Disc
navigation screen of the play list being played
back will appear.
T
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ETC
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ENTER
t e
RETURN
RAM
Note:
S
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a
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P
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If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the play list will be
repeatedly played back (See page 124).
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0 0AM
3 0AM
1 5PM
02 SEP 1 0 2004
03 SEP 1 2 2004
04 SEP 2 0 2004
8
9
3
ENTER
RETURN
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Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List)
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
Tilt the joystick down to move the cursor to the
lower row, and tilt it to left or right to select the
point where the scene is to be inserted.
Choose “Edit” on the
P l a y L
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P
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t
“PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
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P r o g r ams
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 8 / 0 0 8
Sw
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c h
P
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a y
C r e a t e
Scene to be added
Insertion position
P
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N
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1
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T
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ENTER
t e
RETURN
RAM
ADD
EX I T
4
Use the play list select
screen to select the play
list to which you wish to
add scenes, and then
press the A button.
*1 *2
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*1: Number of scene before insertion position cursor
*2: Number of all scenes on play list
01 AUG 3 0 2004 12
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02 SEP 1 0 2004
03 SEP 1 2 2004
04 SEP 2 0 2004
8
9
3
6
Tiltthejoystickuptomovethecursortotheupper
row, and tilt it to left or right to point the cursor to
the scene to be added.
ENTER
RETURN
The scenes of the
programme 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.
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l
P
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7
Press the A button to copy the scene.
A
l
P r o g r ams
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 7 / 0 0 7
After adding scenes is completed, the edited
play list will appear.
Repeat steps 5 − 7 to add other scenes.
P
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ADD
EXIT
8
Press the C button: The screen for verifying exit
will appear.
Note:
If the DISPLAY button is
pressed when the
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l
P
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P r o g r ams
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t
l
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 8 / 0 0 8
thumbnails are displayed,
therecordingdate/timeofthe
selected scene will appear
across the bottom of screen.
Press DISPLAY again to
restore the previous screen.
Note:
• The cursor shows the position where the scene is to be
added.
P
l
a yL
i
s
t
N
o . 0 1
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.93).
• PressingCinthemiddleofaddingsceneswilldisplaythe
screen for verifying an exit from “Edit PlayList”. Choose
“YES” to exit the edition of play list. Choosing “NO” will
restore the “Edit PlayList” screen.
AUG 3 0 2004 1 2
:
3 0 0 1PM
:
Recording date/time
• 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 97).
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Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List)
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
4
Press the A button.
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P
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P r o g r ams
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s
t
l
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 7 / 0 0 7
Displaytheeditingscreen
oftheplaylisttobeedited.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
delete other scenes.
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0 0 8 / 0 0 8
DELETE
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t
N
o .
0
2
Perform steps 2 − 4 on
5
Press the C button: The
screen for verifying exit
will appear.
page 114.
DELETE
EX I T
3
Move the cursor to the
play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the
scene to be deleted.
Note:
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.93).
• Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then press
the DELETE button on remote control: You can also
delete the scene on the play list.
Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)
You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
5
6
Press the MENU button.
Display the editing screen of the play list to be
edited.
Choose “Add”, and then
press the A button.
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Ex
Add
0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 7 / 0 0 7
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Perform steps 2 − 4 on page 114.
Repeat steps 3 − 6 to add
other scenes.
ENTER
RETURN
3
4
Fromtheplaylistinlowerrow,selecttheposition
where you wish to insert a scene.
7
Press the C button to
quit.
Select the scenes to be added from the upper
row.
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0 0 8 / 0 0 8
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0 0 4 / 0 1 4
0 0 7 / 0 0 7
Scene to be
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ADD
EX I T
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No . 03
Note:
Insertion
position
• The selected scenes will be added in the insertion
position.
ADD
EX I T
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.93).
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Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)
You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Displaytheeditingscreen
5
Choose “Delete” on the
“Edit” menu screen, and
then press the A
button.
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0 0 7 / 0 0 7
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oftheplaylisttobeedited.
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0 0 7 / 0 0 7
ENTER
RETURN
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0
4
Perform steps 2 − 4 on
Repeat steps 3 − 5: other
page 114.
scenes can be deleted.
ADD
EX I T
3
4
Move the cursor to the
play list in lower row.
6
Press the C button: The screen for verifying exit
will appear.
Select the scene to be deleted, and then press
the MENU button.
Note:
• If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itself will
also be deleted.
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.93).
Selecting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)
Youcanspecifytherangeofsceneswhen addingordeletingconsecutivemultiple scenesto/fromplaylist.
This“Select”menuitemisusefulwhenselectingconsecutivemultiplescenesinitemsforaddingordeleting
scenes using menu on page 106.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Displaytheeditingscreen
4
Choose“Start→Current”,
“Current → End”, “All” on
the“Select”menuscreen,
and then press the A
button.
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0 0 7 / 0 0 7
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oftheplaylisttobeedited.
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0 0 7 / 0 0 7
ENTER
RETURN
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Perform steps 2 − 4 on
page 114.
Note:
ADD
EX I T
See page 106 for the status of scenes to be selected.
3
Specify the first scene of
those you wish to select, and then press the
MENU button.
5
Press the C button: The screen for verifying exit
will appear.
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Arranging Order of Scenes (Move)
You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
9
The screen for verifying
move will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
Move Scene
Move sc e n e s?
YES NO
Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
ENTER
Choose “NO” to cancel
move.
4
Select the scene to be moved, and then press
the A button.
After Yes or No setting, the scene select screen
will be restored.
Repeat steps 7 − 9 to move another scene.
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Press the MENU button.
10Press the C button to quit.
Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Move”, and then press
the A button.
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scene, press the A button.
Ifyouwanttochangethescenetobemoved,you
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Changing Title of Play List (Title)
The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times:
You can change this title at any time.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
The screen for verifying
exit will appear: Choose
“YES” and then press the
A button.
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and then press the A button.
ENTER
6
Pressthe C buttontoquit.
4
Use the “PlayList Title” screen to select the play
list whose title you wish to change, and then
press the A button.
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whose title has been
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The registered title can be changed at any time using the
same procedure.
ENTER
RETURN
Deleting Play List (Delete)
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
The 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 of all programmes will be restored.
Choose “Delete” on the “PlayList” menu screen,
and then press the A button.
4
Use the “Delete PlayList”
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disc will not be deleted.
screen to select the play
listyouwishtodelete,and
then press the A
button.
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Go To
From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.
Top (End)
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
3
Choose“Top” or“End”on
Go To
the“GoTo”menuscreen,
and then press the A
button.
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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.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
4
Press the C button to quit.
The Disc Navigation screen will be restored.
Choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
Note:
With a write-protected disc or locked card, the remaining
space will always be displayed as “0”.
(When using disc)
(When using card)
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RETURN
RETURN
*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.
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.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
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.
Choose “Protect Disc” on
D i s c
the “Disc” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
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protection will appear:
P r o t e c t D i s c
W r i t e p r o t e c t d i s c ?
YES NO
Choose“YES”, andthen
press the A button.
ENTER
Choose “NO” to cancel
protection.
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setting, the Disc
Navigation screen will
be restored.
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Initialising DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc/Format Card)
• 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.
Before You Begin
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
Note:
• Initialisation 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/charger when initialising
disc or card so that the DVD Video Camera is not turned
off midway. If initialisation is interrupted by power off, the
disc or card will not be initialised correctly, or it may be
damaged.
Choose “Format Disc” or “Format Card” on the
“Disc”or“Card”menuscreen,andthenpressthe
A button.
• It may not be possible to initialise a disc with many
scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used.
• Ifyouuseabrand-newDVD-Rdisc,message“Discisnot
formatted” will appear: initialise the disc, following the
subsequent messages (See page 45).
• This DVD Video Camera may not recognise some discs
orcardsthathavebeeninitialisedonPCoradeviceother
than this DVD Video Camera.
The screen for verifying “Format Disc” or
“Format Card” will appear.
4
Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel initialisation.
• If you attempt to initialise 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 initialised and may be unusable
on this DVD Video Camera.
(When using
DVD-RAM disc)
(When using Card)
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NO
ENTER
ENTER
Wheninitialisingonesideofthedisciscomplete,
the DVD Video Camera will return to the
recording pause status.
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Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info.)
Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera handles information on scenes, such as skip, 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.
• When using the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera for updating
controlinformation,makesurethatpowerisnotturnedoffduringupdating:
If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during updating and the updating
Before You Begin
is interrupted, the control information will not be updated correctly.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
Press the C button to quit.
Note:
• BesuretousetheACadaptor/chargerwhenupdatingthe
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.
Choose “Update Control Info.” on the “Disc”
menu screen, and then press the A button.
The screen for verifying “Update Control Info.”
will appear.
• It may take time to update the control information if the
disc has many recorded scenes.
• Pressing the C button on the screen for verification will
restore the thumbnail display screen.
4
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
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The message for
NO
proceeding will appear,
and then the Disc
ENTER
Navigation menu screen
will be restored.
A black screen may appear while the message
for updating is displayed.
Choose “NO” to cancel updating.
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Finalising DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc)
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera when
finalising a DVD-R disc. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during
finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted, incorrect finalisation will
result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
Before You Begin
If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, using a device conforming
to 8 cm DVD-R disc - such as a DVD player, etc. - you must finalise the disc on this DVD Video Camera.
The finalised DVD-R disc can be played on a DVD player, as “DVD Video”: The date of programme will
appear on the menu screen of DVD player as a title.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
When finalisation is complete, the Disc
Navigation screen of all programmes will
appear.
Choose “Finalize Disc” on the “Disc” menu
screen, and then press the A button.
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The disc will be finalised.
Choose “YES”, and then
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PREV
NEXT
END
4
F i n a l i z e D i s c
press the A button.
(Screen when viewed
on DVD player)
F u r t h e r r e c o r d i n g o n t h i s
d i s c w i l l b e i m p o s s i b l e .
F i n a l i z e ? ( A p p o r o x . 2 3 m i n . )
YES
NO
ENTER
Note:
• Do not finalise 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 finalised.
The message showing
that the disc is being
finalised will appear, and
the disc will then be
finalised.
will appear on the Disc
Navigation screen for a
finalised disc.
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• If the disc in the DVD Video Camera has already been
finalised, you cannot choose “Finalize Disc”.
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor/charger when finalising
disc. Finalisation cannot be executed using a battery. If
finalisation is interrupted by power off, the disc willnot be
finalised correctly, or it may be damaged.
• The time required to finalise 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 finalise it.
PLAY
Finalised DVD-R disc
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Others
1
Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category)
Scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of
whethertheyaremoviesorstills. YoucanusetheDiscNavigationscreentoswitchthisdisplaytostillsonly
or movies only.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
4
Specify the desired
option for display, and
then press the A
button.
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Choose “Category” on
O t h e r s
the “Others” menu
PLAY
RAM
screen, and then press
the A button.
(When “PHOTO” is
specified)
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V I DEO
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C a t e g o r y
R e p e a t P l a y
PHOTO
All:
To display all scenes, movies or stills,
in the order of recording.
ENTER
RAM
RETURN
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)
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
●When Repeat Play is set:
If one scene has been specified: When playback of
thelastsceneisfinished, playbackofallsceneswill
repeat from the first scene.
If the range for playback has been specified:
Playback of the scenes in that range will repeat.
Choose“RepeatPlay”on
O t h e r s
the “Others” menu
screen, and then press
●To release Repeat Play
Use one of the following 3 methods to release:
• Choose “Off” in step 4 left.
• Turn the DVD Video Camera off once.
• PresstheDISCEJECTbuttontoremovethedisc.
the A button.
C a t e g o r y
R e p e a t P l a y
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f
ENTER
RAM
RETURN
4
Choose “On”, and then
press the A button:
Playback will start.
Choose “Off” to cancel Repeat Play setting.
Note:
• Press the C 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
instructed from the recording pause status.
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Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)
If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD Video Camera will enter the playback pause status after
each still is played back.
Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
Note:
• Withslideshow,playbackstartsfromthefirststilloncard.
• If you press the C button or turn the DVD Video Camera
off, Slide Show will be canceled.
Choose “Slide Show”,
S l i d e S h o w
“All” or “DPOF”, and then
press the A button.
A l
l
DPOF
ENTER
RETURN
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.
Pressing the A button will start slide show.
When playback is finished, the DVD Video
Camera will enter the playback pause status at
the final still.
Pressing the C button will restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
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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:
®
• Thisguideuses thescreenofWindows XPHomeEdition/XPProfessionaltoexplaininstallingsoftware:Usethesame
®
procedure for Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional to install the software.
• We will not guarantee proper operation of this DVD Video Camera if you use a software other than the supplied one to
read/write data on this DVD Video Camera even through the reading/writing finished without errors.
Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera: VDR-
M50GC/M70GC
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.)
ThisunitmaynotbeoperatedwiththePentium® compatibleCPUnotmadebyIntel®
or AMD®.
This unit also may not be operated with AMD-K6®-2/AMD-K6®-III.
: 128 MB or more
Memory
Free disk space
: 400 MB or more (not including the space for which images and stills are copied and
edited)
Display resolution : 1024 × 768 pixels or more
Display mode
: High Colour (16 bits), 65,536 colours or more (Display adaptor supported by
DirectX® 8.1, video memory ; 4 MB or more.)
Sound card
USB
: This unit requires sound card supported by DirectSound®.
: 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 computers installing 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 of type
B (Generally available).
• Connecting USB equipments 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 a long time to install the software.
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Contents on Provided CD-ROM
When inserting the provided CD-ROM into the PC, the “Setup Menu” screen will appear. You can install
the included softwares.
If the “Setup Menu” screen will not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
●USB Driver
Note:
If any trouble has occurred 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
changethesetting,open“ControlPanel”fromtheWindows
“Start”menuselect,“SystemProperties”,andthenclickthe
“Hardware” tab.
(see page 129 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.
●DVD-RAM Driver
(see page 131 for installation)
Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills
recorded on DVD-RAM disc, on your PC.
●DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3
(see page 134 for installation)
You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the
images recorded on DVD-RAM disc and create a
3D title.
Click
●MyDVD 4.0
(see page 136 for installation).
You can use MyDVD to create a DVD-Video disc
from movies edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
●Acrobat Reader
IfAcrobatReaderisnotinstalledinyourPC,youwill
needtoinstallitinordertoopentheon-linemanuals
(instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE
and DVD-RAM Driver.
Confirm
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Read the electronic instruction manuals (on-line manuals) on PC for complete information on using each
software programme.
●DVD-MovieAlbumSE
●MyDVD
You can read the instruction manual using either of
the following procedure:
• After installing MyDVD, open “Programs” or “All
Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu,
choose “Sonic” and “MyDVD”, and then open the
electronicinstructionmanualin“Documentation”
folder.
• 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”.
Toreadtheabovemanual,aWebbrowser(Internet
Explorer, Netscape Communicator, etc.) must be
set up in your PC.
Ifyoucannotopentheelectronicinstructionmanual
of MyDVD, consult the manufacturer of your PC
about the setup method for Web browser.
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.
●DVD-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 programmes can be used on
®
Windows 98 Second Edition or later is needed to fully
utilise all functions of DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
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Installing USB Driver
Use the following procedure to install the USB Driver. The following instructions is the example for using
the disc. It is necessary to repeat the step 6-9 procedure for using the card (Select “
“ in step 6).
1
Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and
Click “USB Driver” on the “Setup Menu” screen.
5
Click “Quit”.
If the “Setup Menu” screen will not appear,
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2
The driver setup screen will appear: Click the
“USB Driver Installation” button.
Click
6
Set 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.
Click
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.
3
4
When 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.
When using Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, proceed to the next step.
7
Whenthe“FoundNewHardwareWizard”screen
appears, make sure that “Install the software
automatically (Recommended)” has been
checked, and then click “Next”.
Click
When using Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, click “Continue Anyway”.
When using OS other than Windows® XP Home
Edition/XP Professional, skip this step.
Check
Click
Click
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A warning message will appear, but click
“Continue Anyway”.
●Operation 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
- PoweroffusingthepowerswitchonDVDVideo
Camera
• No image will appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of DVD Video Camera when it is
connected to PC:
Make sure of the connection with PC, using the
ACCESS/PC indicator that shows access to
DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, or the beep sound that
indicates the start and end of PC connection
(When disc is not accessed, the ACCESS/PC
indicator will not blink or light.).
Click
When installation of the USB Driver is finished,
click “Finish”.
• 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
AftertheinstallationoftheUSBDriverisfinished,
make sure to restart your PC.
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Installing DVD-RAM Driver
●Before 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 un-install
it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM Driver.
1
Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and
Click “DVD-RAM Driver” on the “Setup Menu”
screen.
3
Click “Next”.
If the “Setup Menu” screen will not appear,
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2
The driver setup screen will appear: Click the
“Driver and Formatter Setup” button.
Click
Click
4
CheckthecontentsofLicenseAgreement:Ifyou
acceptit,click“Yes”. (Thecontentsdisplayedon
actualscreenmaydifferfromthoseinthefigure.)
One of the messages below may appear.
Inthiscase,followthemessageandcontinuethe
installation procedure.
Click
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6
7
Check the folder in which the DVD-RAM Driver
will be installed, and then click “Next”.
8
Installation will start. When installation is
complete, some notes will appear: Check the
contents, and then click “×” at the top right of
window.
The contents displayed on actual screen may
differ from those in the figure.
Click
Click
Check theprogramme folder tobe installed, and
then click “Next”.
9
If your PC uses Windows® 98 Second Edition /
Me / XP Home Edition / XP Professional, a
message that promptsyoutorestartwillappear:
Follow the on-screen instructions and then click
“Finish”.
10Installing the DVD-RAM Driver is now complete.
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,
proceed with step 10.
Confirm
Click
Click “Next”.
Click
11If 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
deviceiscomplete, a messagethatprompts you
torestartwillappear:Click“Yes”andthenrestart
the PC.
Click
Installing the DVD-RAM Driver is now complete.
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●To confirm the installation of the USB Driver and the DVD-RAM Driver
You can check whether these installations are
completed successfully. Use the following
procedure.
1
Open “Control Panel” from the Windows “Start”
menu, “System (System Properties)”, and then
click the “Hardware” tab.
When using Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, “System” icon can be found in
“Performance and Maintenance”.
WhenusingWindows® 98SecondEdition,there
is not “Hardware” tab.
2
Click “Device Manager”, verify the following
items are listed on the screen.
When using disc:
• “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device”
1
under the “DVD/CD-ROM drives” *
®
• *1:When using Windows 98 Second Edition or Me,
“MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” is listed under
the “CDROM” and “Disk drives” respectively.
• “PanasonicDVDCAMERADVDModeUSBInterface”
under the “Universal Serial Bus controllers”
When using card:
• “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device”
under the “Disk drives”
• “Panasonic DVD CAMERA SD Mode USB Interface”
under the “Universal Serial Bus controllers”
Example for using disc
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Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE
Software “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit movies that conform to DVD Video Recording format.
1
Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and
Click “DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3” on the “Setup
Menu” screen.
4
Choose the TV broadcast system (NTSC or
PAL), click “Next”.
If the “Setup Menu” screen will not appear,
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2
The screen for installing “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”
will appear: Click “Next”.
Click
5
If you do not change the folder where the
software is installed, click “Next”.
Click
3
CarefullyreadtheSoftwareLicenseAgreement:
If you accept it, click “Yes”.
Click
Click
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If you do not change the programme folder
name, click “Next”.
9
Choose the restart option, and then click
“Finish”.
Click
Click
Note:
®
• If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional/
7
Check the contents, and then click “Next”.
XP Home Edition/XP Professional, set the user name
to “Administrator (computer's manager)” (or user
namewithequivalentauthorization),logontoPC,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
withaloginnameequallyauthorized.Ifyoulogonwith
a login name other than Administrator, you can not
use DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
• You can not use DVD-MovieAlbum to handle an AVI
file in DV format with no sound.
• Starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, Mount Information
window may appear or the recorded movies may not
be shown. If it has occurred, try following procedure.
1. Click “Preference”, and then “Device setting”.
2. Select the drive which the DVD-RAM disc is
inserted in the “Drive Select” column, click “OK”.
Click
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.
“Preference” tab
8
A 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”.
Click
Installation will start.
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Installing MyDVD
My DVD included in the provided CD-ROM does not contain the slideshows function. Therefore you can
not edit the stills on MyDVD.
1
Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and
Click “MyDVD 4.0” on the “Setup Menu” screen.
4
After you accept the Software License
Agreement, “Choose Destination Location” will
appear. If you do not wish to change the folder
where the software is installed, click “Next”.
If the “Setup Menu” screen will not appear,
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2
The screen for installing “MyDVD” will appear:
Click “Next”.
Click
5
Check the contents, and then click “Next”.
Installation will start.
Click
3
CarefullyreadtheSoftwareLicenseAgreement:
If you accept it, click “Yes”.
Click
Click
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Click “Finish”, and then restart the PC.
Note:
• If software that detects computer virus, etc. has been
installed, invalidate it.
• If your PC uses Windows XP Home Edition/
Professional or Windows 2000 Professional, set the
®
®
user name to “Administrator (computer's manager)”
(orusernamewithequivalentauthorization),logonto
PC, and then install the software (if you do not have
authorization, consult your system manager.).
Click
Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed
MyDVD, recommends user registration of
MyDVD, in order to offer appropriate support to
customer. 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
(Youwillneedtheconnectionenvironmenttothe
Internet for user registration.)
Contact the following for information on MyDVD:
Europe (London)
Phone: 44-20-7439-1477
http://support.sonic.com/
(You will need to perform customer registration.)
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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:
1
2
Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD
Video Camera, and connect the DVD Video
Camera to the USB terminal of PC.
3
4
Right-click the thumbnail from which you wish to
create a DVD Video disc on the DVD-
MovieAlbumSE screen, and execute “Export”.
Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images
on DVD-RAM disc as necessary.
The “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
Starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, Mount
Information window may appear or the recorded
movies may not be shown. If it has occurred, try
following procedure.
(recommended)” for “Resolution”.
1. Click “Preference”, and then “Device setting”.
2. Select the drive which the DVD-RAM disc is
inserted in the “Drive Select” column, click
“OK”.
“Preference” tab
“Program Export” Screen
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9
Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will
start.Whenwritingiscomplete,aDVDvideodisc
will be created.
Note:
• Choose “Divide by Marker” in the “Option” box: Each
scene of programme recorded on the DVD Video
Camerawillbesavedasanindependentmoviefileso
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.
Then the disc cover of DVD Video Camera will
open automatically.
Note:
• The menu screen created on MyDVD will not appear on
the DVD Video Camera.
Also, dependingonthe writtencontents, theimages may
not be playable on the DVD Video Camera.
In such cases, use a standard DVD player to display the
created menu.
• The following table shows the recordable time on 8 cm
DVD-R disc from MyDVD.
• Do not choose “Simple Export” in the “Export Mode”
setting box: Choosing it may stop export midway.
• Ifyouwanttochangethedestinationfolder,click“Ref.”
and specify the appropriate folder.
If you want to create a new folder, type the name of
new folder directly on the “Destination Folder” field.
Moviequalitymodeof Recordable time on
DVD-RAMdiscinDVD
Video Camera
8 cm DVD-R disc
(using MyDVD)
5
6
Click the Start button to start export.
When 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”.
STD
FINE
XTRA
Approx. 40 minutes
Approx. 25 minutes
At least 18 minutes
Insert a brand-new DVD-R disc into the DVD
Video Camera.
7
8
DVD-MovieAlbumSEwillautomaticallyend,and
the “Export to Disc” screen will appear: Click the
“Start” button.
MyDVD 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
desiredstyle, changethetitle, etc.onthisediting
screen.
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Uninstalling Software
Use the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed:
Uninstalling USB Driver
®
7
Delete the following files.
With Windows 98 Second Edition/Me:
Windows® 98 Second Edition:
C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\Hitachi Ltd.
DZ3298.inf
1
Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to
“
”, and use theUSB cable toconnect it to the
PC.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS\dzmvpdr
.pdr
2
3
Open “System” on “Control Panel”, and then
choose the “Device Manager” tab.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\DZMVUM
SS.sys
Windows® Me:
Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” in
“CDROM”.
C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\Hitachi Ltd.
DZ32Me.inf
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
No extension may appear depending on the
setting on PC.
4
5
Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” in
“Disk drives”.
Ifthe INF folder cannotbe found, use Explorerto
choose the “View” menu, “Folder Options”,
"View" tab, and then “Show all files”: Click “OK”
and then try again.
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
Deletethefollowingitemin“UniversalSerialBus
controllers”:
8
Disconnect the DVD Video Camera from PC,
and then restart the PC.
“Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode USB
Interface”
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
Close Device Manager.
6
If the message for restart appears, click “No”.
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®
With Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional:
1
Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to
7
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,
open the C:\WINNT\INFfolder.
“
”, and use theUSB cable toconnect it to the
PC.
If your PC uses Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, open the C:\WINDOWS\INF
folder.
2
Open “System” on “Control Panel”, and then
click “Device Manager” under the “Hardware”
tab.
If INF folder cannot be found, use Explorer to
choose “Tools” menu, “Folder Options”, “View”
tab, and then “Show all files and folders”: Click
“OK” and then try again.
3
4
Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB
Device” in “DVD/CD-ROM drive”.
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,
delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB
Device” in “Disk drives”.
8
Use application software “Notepad” provided
with Windows® to open the oem*.inf files
(* represents a number) from the file with the
higher number. Search for the files with the
following entry on the second and fourth lines,
and then delete them:
If your PC uses Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional or no item exists, proceed with the
next step.
5
6
Delete “Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode
USB Interface” in “Universal Serial Bus
controllers”.
; Panasonic DVD DIGICAM USB Driver
Installation File
; Support Model : VDR- M50/70 Series
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
Close Device Manager.
Extension “.inf” may not appear, depending on
the setting of PC.
9
Also delete the oem*.PNF files with the same
numbers as those of the files deleted in step 8.
If the message for restart appears, click “No”.
10Disconnect 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.
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Subsidiary Information
Cleaning
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD Video Camera.
●Cleaning LCD screen and camera
lens
●Do not use benzene or thinner to
clean DVD Video Camera case
Usedry,softclothtowipedirtoff.Whencleaningthe
LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it,
or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a
defect in the screen, result in display unevenness,
or damage the LCD monitor.
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 chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions
for use.
●If dust adheres to the viewfinder
lens, remove it using a cotton swab,
etc.
Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could
scratch the lens.
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Before Requesting Service
Check 1
No movie can be recorded
Skip or search playback does
not work well
Check 3
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 “
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.
”?
• Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Video Camera write-
protected? Release the write-protect.
• Does disc have remaining recording space?
Ifmoviestillcannotberecordedaftertheabovecheck
is clear, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
• No operation can be
performed because the
ACCESS/PC or CARD
ACCESSindicatoronthisDVD
Check 4
Video Camera remains lit or
blinking.
• Afterdiscorcard isinserted, it
takes some time until
recording is possible.
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?
• Ispowerswitchsettomatchtherecordingmedium?
− When using DVD-RAM disc:
Inthefollowingcases, itwilltakemoretimethanusual
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
status of previous recording
• When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is
inserted
• When disc is subject to severe vibrations
• When the battery or DC power cord was
disconnected instead of following the correct
procedure using power switch to turn the DVD
Video Camera off
Set to “
− When using SD memory or MultiMediaCard:
Set to “ ”.
”.
• Is loaded DVD-RAM disc write-protected?
• When using SD Memory Card: Is it locked?
• Doesdiscorcardhaveremainingrecordingspace?
If still cannot be recorded after the above check is
clear, the disc or card may be damaged: Use another
disc or card.
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Check 5
No DVD Video Camera operation
No image appears on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder
Check 7
Is a fully charged battery attached?
• Is DVD Video Camera connected to PC using USB
cable?
Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet?
Unplug the USB cable.
Check 6
No image in viewfinder
• 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.
Is LCD monitor open?
No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD
monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD Video
Camera.
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Trouble 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.
Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
(1) Dataerror inapartof Itispossiblethatthesystemcannotnormallycompletewritingoffile
image file. Repair data when power is turned off for some reason during recording or
now?
editing(deleting,dividingorcombiningscenes,orcreatingplaylist).
(2) Found error in image Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the video file, but even if
file. Repair data now?
(3) Data error in all
image file. Repair all
data now?
“NO” is selected, the same message will appear when the DVD
Video Camera is turned on next time. (Do notremove the disc while
theDVDVideoCameraisrecognisingit:Ignoringthiswilldeactivate
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 for 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 152.
(1) Error has occurred. • Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD Video Camera using
Please restart.
the following methods:
(1)Turn power off, removethe battery or AC adaptor/chargerand
reattach it, and then turn power on again.
(2) Turn power off, and reinsert the disc. Then turn power on
again.
(2) Error has occurred.
Please reinsert a disc.
(3) Error has occurred.
Error code No. xxxx.
Please read the manual.
(3) See *3 on page 152.
6, 40, 43, 44
(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.
(4) ERROR xxxx
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Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
(1) This disc must be
formatted before it can
be used by this camera.
(2) Do not format this
discifyouwanttorecord
from the PC connection
terminal.
DVD-R disc that was not initialised for camera use was inserted.
45
(3)Formatthediscnow?
Battery is almost empty. Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adaptor/charger to
Replace it. power the DVD Video Camera.
21, 43
101
Cannot combine scene. Unlessconsecutivescenesareselected,theycannotbecombined.
Cannot combine.
Deselect PHOTO
scenes.
Select only movies and combine them.
101
101
101
Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then
multiple scenes. combine them.
Cannot delete scenes. Thismayoccurwhenscenethatwaseditedfordivision, etc. istobe
deleted.
Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them.
Cannot execute.
Change display
category to ALL.
Thismessagewillappearifyouattempttocombineormovescenes
with “Category: VIDEO or PHOTO” specified.
124
Cannot execute.
Unselect multiple
scenes.
Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple
scenes were selected.
93
26
CANNOT RECORD
PHOTOS
Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still image on DVD-
R disc. Use DVD-RAM disc to record still images.
Cannot replace
thumbnail on PHOTO
scene.
The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed.
Select a movie.
98
Cannot select any more The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999.
scenes.
106
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Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
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.
31, 96
Carderrorhasoccurred. Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted
Format the card now?
midway? When using the card on this DVD Video Camera, choose
“YES” and format it.
121
Carderrorhasoccurred. The card may be damaged: Use another card.
Formatting is not
complete.
29
29
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.
Carderrorhasoccurred. Carderrorcouldhaveoccurredduringeditingofscenes.Turnoffthe
Keep card inside &
restart.
DVDVideoCamerawiththecardbeingusedinside,connecttheAC
adaptor/charger, and then power the DVD Video Camera again.
Repair of scenes will be attempted.
43, 48
31, 96
Card full.
Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
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.
31, 96
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.
121
Control Information
Error.
Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene
information.
122
Update the control information.
• Use another disc.
• See *3 on page 152.
26, 70
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Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
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.
49, 50
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.
30, 31, 96
123
Disc error has occurred. • Disc error occurred during finalising, and finalising failed.
Finalising is not
Replace the disc.
complete.
• See *3 on 152.
Disc error has occurred. • Has the disc been initialised on PC? Has initialising the disc on
Format the disc now?
PC been interrupted?
Choose “YES” and initialise the disc when using it on this DVD
Video Camera. initialising the disc will erase all data on it.
• See *2 on page 152.
121
Disc error has occurred. The disc may be dirty.
Formatting is not
complete.
Remove the disc and wipe off fingerprints, dust, etc. before reusing
it, or use another disc.
70, 121
This message may also appear if you insert a disc for which
formatting was interrupted midway. In this case, use another disc.
Disc error has occurred. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes.
Keep disc inside &
restart.
Turn off the DVD Video Camera with the disc being used in it,
connect AC adaptor/charger, and then power the DVD Video
Camera again. Repair of scenes will be tried.
43
26, 70
121
Disc error.
• Use another disc.
• See *3 on page 152.
• Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing
done on some device other than this DVD Video Camera.
initialise the disc or use another disc.
• initialising the disc will erase all data on it.
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Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
Disc full. Cannot
execute.
Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another
disc.
96
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 PlayList.
Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored.
112
Disc includes protected The disc may be software protected from a device other than this
scenes. Delete scenes? DVD Video Camera. To release this case, use a device that has
executed software-protect.
Disc is full. Cannot add The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be
control info.
entered, so the control information for generating thumbnails
cannot be added.
96, 101
Combine several scenes or delete them.
Disc is not formatted.
Format the disc now?
• Has the disc been initialised on a PC?
Choose “YES” and initialise the disc when using it on this DVD
Video Camera. Initialisation will delete all data on the disc.
• See *2 on page 152.
121
DPOF is not set to a
scene.
Thismessagewillappearwhen“SlideShow:DPOF”isspecifiedfor
the card to which DPOF was not set.
125
105
DPOF scenes over limit. The maximum number of scenes for which DPOF can be set is 999.
Cannot set DPOF
scenes.
Drive overheat. Please The temperature inside the DVD Video Camera is too high, and
retry later.
reading or writing of the data on disc may not be performed
normally.
48
30
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.
DVD-R Disc, Video
mode cannot be
changed.
With DVD-R disc, the movie quality mode once used for recording
cannot be changed.
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.
30
End scene cannot be
divided.
Division is not possible at the end of scene.
102
Error occurred. Please • AbnormalityhasoccurredwiththeDVD-RAMdisctoberepaired.
replace disc or format
disc.
initialise the disc before using it, or use the another disc.
initialising the disc will erase all data on it.
• See *2 on page 152.
121
Error occurred. Please AnabnormalityoccurredwithaDVD-Rdisctoberepaired.Replace
the disc.
replace disc.
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Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
Finalise may not be
Instantaneous shutoffoccurred during finalising, after which power
complete.Finaliseagain was supplied and disc was inserted.
now?
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Itisunrecordableonthis The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD Video Camera: Use
card.
another card.
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.
No card.
Insert a card.
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No card.
Please insert card.
No card is inserted.
Insert a card.
NO DISC
This message may appear when the DVD Video Camera or disc is
moved from a cold place to a warm place.
CondensationhasoccurredonthevideocameralensorDVD-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.
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The disc has not been inserted.
Insert it.
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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.
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Photo cannot be
divided.
Still image cannot be divided.
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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.
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.).
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Scenes over limit.
Cannot add scenes.
The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit that
can be entered.
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Delete several scenes.
Scenes over limit.
The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be
Cannot divide scene.
entered.
Delete several scenes.
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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.
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Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
Stop processing.
The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes.
There was no scene
which can be deleted.
ThismessagewillappearifyoutrytodeletemultiplescenesonDisc
Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked.
Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion.
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This card cannot be
used.
Please replace card.
The card cannot be used in this DVD Video Camera: Use another
card.
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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.
This disc is recorded by This DVD Video Camera can use only discs recorded on the PAL
the NTSC system.
Please replace disc.
system. A disc recorded on the NTSC system cannot be used on
this DVD Video Camera.
Top scene cannot be
divided.
Division is not possible at the start of scene.
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UNFORMAT DISC
The disc is not initialised or it is damaged.
If this message appears, be sure to initialise the disc on this DVD
Video Camera before using it.
Reinitialising even a disc used on this DVD Video Camera may be
necessary (initialising will erase all recorded contents on disc). If
thismessageappears, trytoinitialisethedisc.Ifthesamemessage
still appears, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
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See *2 on page 152.
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Use AC adaptor/
charger.
FinalisationisnotpossiblewhentheDVDVideoCameraispowered
by a battery: Use the AC adaptor/charger for finalisation.
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Use AC adaptor/
charger.
ScenecannotberepairedwhentheDVDVideoCameraispowered
by a battery.
Turn off power.
IftheACadaptor/charger 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/charger.
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VIDEOscene cannotbe No movie can be copied to card.
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copied to card.
Select stills and copy them to card.
Write protected.
Check card.
Write protected.
Check disk.
• A locked card or write-protected disc is inserted.
• Release the lock or write-protect using the Card or Disc
Navigation menu.
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*1
• Thismessagemayalsoappearwhendirtadheresto disc. Ifthismessage appearswhenarecordeddisc
is recognised 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 occurs and the disc is not dirty - choose repair.
*2
• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. In this case, do not initialise 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 initialise the disc; turn
the DVD Video Camera off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
• Initialisation will delete all data on disc.
*3
• Thismessage may also appear when dirtadheresto disc. Remove thedisc andthenusea 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.)
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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
Reference
page
Symptom
Cause and Correction
Battery cannot be
charged.
Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
Charge the battery at 10-30°C.
Is the battery abnormally hot?
Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
Is the DC power cord connected to AC adaptor/charger? Unplug it.
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Has the battery been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is still not
charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.
* If the battery does not charge after you try the above four
procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.
Battery weakens fast.
AreyouusingtheDVDVideoCamerawherethetemperatureisvery
low?
The DVD Video Camera can normally be used for 40-60 minutes
with a fully charged battery, but this time will be shorter at low
temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
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Battery may be dead.
The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an
extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.
The CHARGE indicator Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
onACadaptor/chargeris Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is
blinking.
10-30°C.
The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue
charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified
voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the battery
charge will be completed normally.
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Power turns off
Is battery charged?
immediately after being Charge it.
turned on.
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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
withoutrecordingorplaybackwith“PowerSave:On”specified, itwill
automatically turn off to save battery power. To restart recording in
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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.
Power cannot be turned Detach the battery or AC adaptor/charger once, and then press the
off.
RESET button of DVD Video Camera: Reattach a power supply to
DVD Video Camera before turning it on again.
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During recording
Symptom
Reference
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Cause and Correction
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?
Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.
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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
camera. To start the recording again, turn this
camera off and leave it for a while.
Some vibrations are felt These vibrations or sound are caused by disc drive: This does not
or slight sound is heard indicate a fault.
from mechanism.
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LCD screen is hard to
see.
Has brightness of LCD screen been adjusted?
Stop recording and adjust the brightness.
Is the DVD Video Camera being used outdoors?
Usetheviewfinder.WhenusingLCDmonitor,adjustitsanglesothat
LCD screen is not exposed to direct sunlight.
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Focus is not correct.
Is it difficult to use auto focus with your subject?
Focus manually.
Does “MF” appear?
The DVD Video Camera is set to manual focus. Focus the subject
manually, or release manual focus.
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Is the dioptre control correctly adjusted if you are using the
viewfinder as a monitor?
Adjust the dioptre control.
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In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “OFF”, and
then set it to “
”, “
” or “
” again.
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During playback
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Symptom
Cause and Correction
Recognitionofdiscisnot Is disc dirty?
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complete.
Use soft, dry cloth to clean it.
Pressing the playback
button will not start
playback.
Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD Video
Camera?
Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD Video
Camera may be impossible on this DVD Video Camera.
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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
otherthanthisDVDVideoCamera,playbackmaynotbepossibleon
this DVD Video Camera.
No playback picture
Is TV input selector set correctly?
appears on TV screen. Some TVs have multiple video input jacks. Check whether the
correctinputwasselectedonTVtomatchtheconnectedjacks.Ifthe
DVD Video Camera is connected to VCR, set its input selector to
“external input (LINE)”.
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Is the DVD Video Camera connected to TV correctly?
Check the connections.
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Playback picture is
Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it?
momentarily interrupted. Clean the disc.
Poor playback picture
No sound
Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and recorded?
The problem may be improved if a VCR equipped with TBC circuit
is used for playback.
Is the TV volume control set correctly?
Adjust TV volume control, and be sure to adjust the volume on TV.
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Reference
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Symptom
Cause and Correction
Photos on card cannot This DVD Video Camera can play back image data recorded on SD
be played back.
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 withpixels
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.
Al
l
scenes
1/ 6
PLAY
Fig. 1
*
Even when the number of pixels is within the above range, playback
maynotbepossible, dependingontherecordingstatusofthedigital
cameras used.
DCF(DesignruleforCameraFilesystem)isanintegratedimagefile
format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on all digital
devices conforming to DCF.
It will take some time to When playing back a still, “Playback.” will appear: Stills with a large
playbackphotosoncard. number of pixels will take some time to appear.
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When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC:
Reference
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Symptom
Cause and Correction
No drive icon appears on The DVD Video Camera is not turned on.
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PC.
Check the power supply.
Driver is not properly recognised.
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 129.
Error occurs in playback IferroroccurswithUSBconnection,thetransferrateisnotsufficient.
ofDVDVideoCameraon It is recommended that you use a USB port conforming to
PC.
USB2.0 when connecting the DVD Video Camera.
Application is not
Turn the PC and DVD Video Camera off, and try again.
normally run on PC.
Error occurs during
writing to DVD-R disc.
ThetemperatureofDVDVideoCameraistoohighduetocontinuous
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 This problem may be solved if the software related to DVD-RAM/R/
built into PC cannot be RW ofyour PC is upgraded, or if the DVD-RAM Driver is uninstalled.
®
used after the provided However, with Windows 98 Second Edition / Me / 2000
software has been
installed.
Professional, uninstalling the DVD-RAM Driver will make it
impossible for the JPEG stills recorded on DVD-RAM of 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 generally available DVD video playback software
to play back DVD-R disc on PC.
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Error appears when
starting DVD-
Make sure that your PC display adaptor (video card) conforms to
DirectX 8.1.
MovieAlbumSE.
Videowrittentoharddisk DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard disk
of PC cannot be edited of PC: Copy the data to another DVD-RAM disc and then edit it.
on DVD-MovieAlbum
copy tool.
Movies are not
recognised by
Make sure the power switch of this DVD Video Camera is set to
”, “ ” or “ ”.
“
application in PC.
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Symptom
Cause and Correction
The DISC EJECT button While the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC, use Explorer to
isnotvalidwhentheDVD right-click the DVD Video Camera drive icon and execute “Eject”.
Video Camera is
connected to PC.
The DVD-RAM drive of If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, terminate it.
DVD Video Camera
cannot be opened by PC
Explorer or application.
Error appears. Disc
cannot be ejected.
When the time stamp of ThefilesystemofthisDVDVideoCameraisoperatedonGreenwich
file in DVD-RAM is
viewed on PC, it is
Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not been set. With
Windows as of January, 2004, the time stamp of file viewed on
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different from the actual Explorer looks different from the actual recording time. The actual
recording time.
recording time will appear for date/time indication on playback
screen.
When DVD-
Adiscother than DVD-RAMis loaded in drive:DVD-MovieAlbumSE
cannot be used for media other than DVD-RAM.
MovieAlbumSE is
started, “Disc in Drive X:
cannot be used”
appears.
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”.
An image that should
have been recorded
Click the “Preference” button at top right of DVD-MovieAlbumSE
screen, click the “Device Setting” tab to choose the drive where
does not appear when DVD-RAMdiscisloadedinthe “DriveSelect”column, and thenclick
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is “OK”.
started.
“DISC ERROR” appears A disc that was write-protected using the write-protect setting tool
when releasing write-
protect.
(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.
NoUSB HS(high speed) Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with
connection even when the USB2.0 card.
USB2.0 card is used.
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-MovieAlbumSEwill
interrupt reading
midway.
Do not choose “Simple Export”: If you do, reading will stop midway.
Whenexecuting“Export” • If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more time
onDVD-MovieAlbumSE, because data must be re-encoded and read.
it will take time to read. • If “Divide by Maker” is not chosen, it may take some time because
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data will be read while being re-encoded.
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Miscellaneous
Symptom
Reference
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Cause and Correction
Powerdoesnotcomeon, Execute system reset (press the RESET button).
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ornooperationoccursby
pressing button.
Has the DVD Video Camera been subjected to impact?
The DVD Video Camera could be damaged. Consult your dealer.
The date and time are
incorrect.
Has the DVD Video Camera been left unused for a long period of
time?
The internal backup battery may be discharged:
Charge it.
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Noscenecanbedeleted. Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted?
Iftheselectedscene(framedinred)exists,thatscenewillbedeleted
even if you use yellowcursor to select any scene. Check thecolours
of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen.
Disc cannot be removed. Did you detach the battery or AC adaptor/charger before setting the
power switch to “OFF”?
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Connect the battery or AC adaptor/charger, set the power switch to
“
” and then “OFF”, and remove the disc.
Is the remote control pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD Video
cannot be operated from Camera?
DVD Video Camera
remote control.
Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD Video Camera.
Is the infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera exposed to direct
sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.?
The remote control cannot operate the DVD Video Camera when
strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the place or angle of
the DVD Video Camera.
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Is there battery in the remote control?
Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead: Try
replacing it.
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Is the DVD Video Camera powered?
Turn it on.
Disc cover cannot be
closed.
Is disc correctly inserted?
Was disc inserted from wrong direction?
Remove the disc and then reinsert it.
Is disc inserted in wrong orientation?
Remove the disc, and then reinsert it.
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Connect a fully charged battery pack or AC adaptor, and then turn
the DVD Video Camera on.
Cover will not open.
Did you disconnect the battery pack or AC adaptor during removal
ofdisc?ReconnectthebatterypackorACadaptor,andthenturnthe
DVD Video Camera on.
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Operatingsoundisheard Thissoundisheardbecausethedisciscyclicallyoperatedanddoes
cyclically. not indicate a fault.
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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 willalso
be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Video Camera.
1
Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD
video camera off.
Detach the battery or AC adaptor/charger.
2
Use 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.
●List of setting items
Setting
method
Item
Default
CameraFunctions Setup Program AE
Auto
Auto
Off
P. 76
P. 77
P. 79
P. 55
P. 79
P. 80
P. 81
P. 82
P. 84
P. 85
P. 39
P. 38
P. 86
P. 86
P. 87
P. 87
P. 88
P. 88
White Bal.
SlS
Dig.Zoom
Off
Wind Cut
Off
Cinema
Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode
Quality
Off
FINE
NORM
Off
Self Timer
OSD Output
On
Date Setup
LCD Setup
Date Mode
Date Set
D/M/Y
1/1/2004 0:00
Brightness
Colour Level
Beep
Initial Setup
On
Power Save
Record LED
Language
Off
On
English
* Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.
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Major Specifications
DVD Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
When recording with LCD monitor on
VDR-M50GC approx. 4.8 W (in FINE mode)
VDR-M70GC approx. 5.1 W (in FINE mode)
CCD
VDR-M50GC: 1/6-inch interlaced
VDR-M70GC: 1/4-inch interlaced
Total number of pixels
VDR-M50GC: approx. 800,000
VDR-M70GC: approx. 1,020,000
Number of effective pixels
VDR-M50GC: Movie: approx. 410,000
Still: approx. 410,000
VDR-M70GC: Movie: approx. 570,000
Still: approx. 960,000
Lens
VDR-M50GC: F1.8-3.6, f = 2.1-37.8 mm
VDR-M70GC: F1.8-2.4, f = 3.8-38 mm
Filter diameter: 37 mm
Focus
Zoom
Auto/Manual
Optical 18× (VDR-M50GC), Optical 10x (VDR-M70GC), (40×-
500x (VDR-M50GC), 40×- 240x (VDR-M70GC) with digital
zoom added) 40x for still
Required minimum illumination
Viewfinder
12 lx (3 lx: When Low Light mode is selected)
0.33-inch colour TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels)
2.5-inch colour TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)
Electronic type
LCD monitor
Image stabiliser
Shutter speed
1/60 - 1/4000 second (movie)
Self-timer recording
External microphone jack
Still recording only
ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone
cannot be used)
USB
USB 2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed)
Recording mode
Movie (with sound)
Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard)
Maximum
recordable time
(per side)
DVD-RAM disc
DVD-R disc
approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)
approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
Maximumnumberof DVD-RAM disc
999. However, if movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the
recordable number will decrease.
recordable stills
(per side)
SD Memory Card
VDR-M50GC approx. 220 (in FINE mode)
(when using 32 MB card) VDR-M70GC approx. 50 (in FINE mode)
Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card
(P. 31).
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Recording format
DVD-RAM disc
Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard
Still:
Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video
recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG
(VDR-M50GC:640×480pixels,VDR-M70GC:1280×
960 pixels)
DVD-R disc
Card
Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard
Still:
Conforming to JPEG (VDR-M50GC: 640 × 480 pixels,
VDR-M70GC: 1280 × 960 pixels) standard
Audio playback format
Recording medium
MPEG 1 Audio layer 2, Dolby AC3
8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 Book 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 terminal (connected to PC USB port) × 1
Battery system
Lithium-ion
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
approx. 64 × 89 × 146 mm
(excluding projections)
Operating temperature (humidity)
0-40°C (less than 80%).
0-30°C when connected to PC
Weight
VDR-M50GC approx. 490 g
VDR-M70GC approx. 500 g
(without battery pack or disc)
Total weight when recording
Provided accessories
VDR-M50GC approx. 575 g
VDR-M70GC approx. 585 g
(when using CGA-DU14 battery pack)
AC adaptor/charger, battery, AV/S input/output cable, infrared
remotecontrol,Lithiumbatteryforremotecontrol,lenscap,lens
cap string, shoulder strap, mains lead, DC power cord, USB
cable, software CD-ROM, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in Round DVD
Holder)
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AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
DC Output:
AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A
(DVD Video Camera Operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
61 (W) × 32 (H) × 91 (D) mm
Approx. 105 g
Note:
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Introduction to Optional Accessory
1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD11E/GN/GK)
2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)
3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)
4) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E)
5) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E)
6) ND Filter (VW-LND37E)
11) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)
12) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card
(BN-SDABPE)
13) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card
(BN-SDCAPE)
14) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E: only for VDR-
M70GC)
7) MC Protector (VW-LMC37E)
8) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)
9) Tripod (VZ-CT55E/VW-CT45E)
10) SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/
RP-SD032/RP-SD064/RP-SD128/
15) DVD-RAM Disc (8 cm) (LM-AK60JE)
16) DVD-R Disc (8 cm) (LM-RK30JE)
• Some optional accessories may not be available
RP-SDH256/RP-SDH512)
in some countries.
Information on Square Adaptor
ThisDVDVideoCameracannotusea squareadaptor, suchasfor8cm DVD-RAMdisc, 8cmDVD-R disc:
Remove the disc from square adaptor and set it in Round DVD Holder, referring to the instruction sheet
of disc.
●Removing disc from square adaptor
(Example 1)
Snap off and
remove lock pin
(Example 2)
Slide the disc obliquely upward
so that it is not caught by claws.
Note:
Refer to page 70 if you want to correctly set the removed disc in Round DVD Holder that can be used in this DVD Video
Camera.
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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 record 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:
ThisdevicecanplaybackvideoandaudiosignalsrecordedonDVDVideoandDVD-RdiscsusingtheDVD
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, Matsushitaand Toshibajointlydevelopedthis memory card standardin1999. Thecardis32mm
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 terminals to a PC. As for USB2.0 (full speed), transfer speed is slow, and, as
for USB2.0 (high speed), transfer speed is higher-speed. When you combine DVD Video Camera and use
it, one to play with an USB2.0 (high speed) deployment PC can enjoy smoother movies.
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 recording by pressing the REC button.
Slot-in type PC:
PC that has a DVD drive into/from which a DVD is directly inserted or ejected without using a tray.
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 initialised.
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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:
ThisfunctionstoresthestatusofPCbeforeitisturnedoff:Itwillrestarttheworkfromthestatusimmediately
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.
Finalise:
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 finalised 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:
AudiorecordingformatsimilartoMPEG1AudioLayer2:However,LinearPCMdoesnotcompressanaudio
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 MPEG1 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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