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Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
Model No.
VDR-M50PP
VDR-M70PP
The illustration shows VDR-M70PP.
Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take the time to become familiar with the operating
instructions and how it is set up. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Quick Start Guide for Software on page 13.
Be sure to read page 4 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM.
The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is the same as that for VDR-M70PP.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use
only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Panasonic
VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP
Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.
This Product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains
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hereafter) that you have obtained with this Agreement:
(a) You may use This Software only on a single piece of equipment. However, if this equipment cannot be used
because of mechanical problem, you may temporarily use This Software on another piece of equipment.
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components are licensed as a single product: You may not, by any means, use these components on different
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Hitachi, Ltd.
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Sonic Solutions
DVD-MovieAlbumSE
MyDVD
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(b) Use of This Software by third parties is prohibited, whether by transferring, renting, leasing, lending, moving, or any other
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Under no circumstances will Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., or Sonic Solutions accept any responsibility for
any damages you may incur from using or being unable to use This Software (including, but not limited to, loss of business profit,
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When some software programs are installed, the license agreements will be displayed (to be referred to as online license agreement).
If the online license agreement conflicts with this Agreement, the online license agreement shall have a priority.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major
factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too.
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD Video Camera and
accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future
reference.
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Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the video product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openingsshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingthevideo
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
Thisvideoproductshouldneverbeplacednearorover
a radiator or heat register. This video product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase orrackunlessproper ventilation isprovided
or the video product manufacturer's instructions have
been followed.
INSTALLATION
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Read and Follow Instructions — All the safety and
operatinginstructionsshouldbereadbeforethevideo
product is operated. Follow all operating and use
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Attachments — Do not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
Heed Warnings — Comply with all warnings on the
video product and in the operating instructions.
Power Sources — This video product should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your video dealer
or local power company. For video products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to the operating instructions.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory itself and should not have been modified so as
to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.
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Overloading—Donotoverload
wall outlets and extension cords
asthiscanresultinariskoffireor
electric shock. Overloaded AC
outlets and extension cords are
dangerous, and so are frayed
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Water and Moisture — Do not use this video product
nearwater— for example, near abath tub, wash bowl,
kitchensink, orlaundrytub,inawetbasement, ornear
a swimming pool, and the like.
10 Accessories— Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
videoproductmayfall,causingseriousinjurytoachild
or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
follow themanufacturer's instructions, and shoulduse
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
power cables, damaged or
cracked wire insulation and
broken plugs. They may result in
a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord
and have it replaced by your service technician if
appearance indicates damage or deteriorated
insulation.
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Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords
shouldberoutedsothattheyarenotlikelytobewalked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
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11 An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
SERVICE
16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this video
product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
notbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlinesor
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching or approaching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous
and should be left to a professional antenna installer.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
USE
13 Cleaning — Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14 ObjectandLiquidEntry—Neverpushobjectsofany
kind into this video product through openings as they
maytouchdangerousvoltagepointsorshort-outparts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the video product.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change
in performance — this indicates a need for service.
18 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
19 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended by
the manufacturer to determine that the video product
is in safe operating condition.
15 Lightning — For added protection for this video
product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to
the video product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
20 Heat — The product should be situated away from
heatsourcessuchasradiators, heatregisters, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
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Cautions When Using
Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:
• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object.
• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the DVD
Video Camera off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
• Do not place the DVD Video Camera with the open LCD screen down.
• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD Video Camera.
Liquid crystal display and viewfinder:
• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number of pixels
(approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or less pixels may
be missing(black dots) ormay remain litascolored dots (red, blue, green). Thisshowsthe limitations of the current
technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.
• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD Video Camera is at low
temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when
the temperature inside the DVD Video Camera rises.
Hold the DVD Video Camera correctly:
• Do not hold the DVD Video Camera by the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting it: the viewfinder or LCD
monitor could detach and the DVD Video Camera may fall.
Do not subject the DVD Video Camera to impact:
• This DVD Video Camera is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or
let it fall.
• Do not use the DVD Video Camera on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
No sand or dust!
• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD Video Camera or AC adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
• Water or oil entering the DVD Video Camera or AC adaptor could cause electric shock,
malfunctions or defects.
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Heat on surface of product:
• The surface of the DVD Video Camera will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.
Screen on connected TV:
• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD Video
Camera is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
Be careful of ambient temperature:
• UsingtheDVDVideoCamerainaplacewherethetemperatureis over 140ºF (40°C)or under 32ºF (0°C) will result
in abnormal recording/playback.
• Take care that the temperature of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to a PC does not rise excessively
(reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC).
• Do not leave the DVD Video Camera on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a
long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD Video Camera could malfunction or a fire could occur.
• Do not leave the DVD Video Camera with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause
malfunctions.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near TV or radio:
• This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near strong radio waves or magnetism:
• If the DVD Video Camera is used near strongradio waves or magnetism, such as neara radio wave toweror electric
appliances, noise could enter video andaudio 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:
• IftheDVDVideoCameraisusedinaplacewherethereisdenseexhaustgasgeneratedbygasolineordieselengines,
or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal
operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near ultrasonic humidifier:
• Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to the
optical head of the DVD Video Camera, which could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not expose the DVD Video Camera to insecticide:
• Insecticide entering the DVD Video Camera could dirty the lens in the laser pickup block, and in such a case the
DVD Video Camera might not operate normally. Turn the DVD Video Camera off and cover it with vinyl sheet,
etc. before using insecticide.
Do not use an optional 8 cm CD lens cleaner:
• Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD Video Camera in the usual way.
• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD Video Camera to malfunction.
Do not touch the lens in laser pickup block.
• If you touch the lens in the laser pickup block directly it may cause malfunctions. Laser pickup block is not a
compensable part. Therefore, pay much attention when operating this camera.
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Be careful of moisture condensation:
• When you move the DVD Video Camera between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as
entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapor in air warmed or
cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD Video Camera. If condensation occurs,
do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation occurs on the lens, wipe it off with
a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD Video Camera has dried, condensation may remain inside:
Turn the DVD Video Camera off and leave it in a dry place for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera for a long, uninterrupted period of time:
• This DVD Video Camera cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/monitor. If you use
the DVD Video Camera for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of the DVD Video Camera could
exceed its proper limit and the recording/playbackoperation could be slowed down: In this case, turn it off and wait
for a while before using it again.
• Take care that the temperature of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to a PC, does not rise excessively
[reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC).]
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 from it.
At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to damage the
data:
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
− Remove battery pack
− Disconnect AC adaptor
− Plug or unplug USB cable
ACCESS/PC
indicator
− Remove disc or card
− Subject DVD Video Camera to severe vibrations or impact.
− Forcefully open or close the LCD monitor
If you turn the DVD Video Camera off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn
it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically (see page 152).
Do not wipe the DVD Video Camera case with benzene or thinner:
• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:
• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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Cautions When Storing
Do not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is very high for a
long period of time:
• The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD Video
Camera in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the DVD Video Camera
to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.
Do not store the DVD Video Camera in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty
place:
• Dust entering the DVD Video Camera could cause malfunctions. If humidity is high, the lens could become moldy,
and the DVD Video Camera could become inoperative. It is recommended that you put the DVD Video Camera
in a box together with a desiccant when storing it in a closet, etc.
Do not store the DVD Video Camera in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense
vibrations:
• This could cause malfunctions.
Detach the battery pack from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place:
• Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.
Suggestions and Restrictions
Make a trial recording:
• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal.
Data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera cannot be restored.
It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial recording.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera for professional applications:
• This DVD Video Camera is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
• Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents
cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card. Also, Panasonic cannot be
responsible for your recorded video and audio.
• IfyouorathirdpartymakeamistakewhenhandlingthisDVDVideoCamera, disc, card, etc., therecordedcontents
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
protectedbythecopyrightactandcannotbeusedwithoutpermissionoftheownerofcopyright, except forpersonal
enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations, performances and exhibitions, even for
personal enjoyment.
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Read This First
To guide you, we've included the following six chapters.
• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the
DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/
time.
We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,
so it includes two easy ways to find the information
you need:
• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic
operation of this DVD Video Camera-recording of
movies, still images, external input, and playback of
recorded images.
• The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains
settings on this DVD Video Camera for more
advanced usage.
• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains editing
with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when
finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM
disc.
• The section on “Installing Software” explains the
contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install the
included software.
• A quick index for the information you use most often
(this page).
• A detailed table of contents directing you to specific
information quickly (see pages 15-17).
Get to know your DVD Video Camera by using this
manual,andgettoknowPanasonic.Weappreciate
your business.
Quick Index
Available Discs................................................. 28
Recording Movie.............................................. 51
Playing Back.................................................... 59
Connecting to a TV.......................................... 69
Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 99
Installing Software ......................................... 130
• “Subsidiary Information” includes an introduction to
products sold separately, proper cleaning, and
troubleshooting.
With this DVD Video Camera you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture on the LCD monitor or
in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder. The following text describes operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a monitor device.
About This Manual
lDisplays in this manual
Understand that the displays in the manual may not appear exactly as those you will actually see in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen.
lNotation of cancel button
Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The
expression “press the g button” will be used in this text.
l1, 2 and 3marks beside headings
Some functions of this DVD Video Camera are unavailable with disc or card. Refer to the marks at right above each
function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function. Refer to these marks and identify the
functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.
lIllustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of operating both
models is identical.
The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are used in this text.
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Introduction
lYou can record even during playback (page 51)
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of a blank
portion.
New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.
Recorded scenes
If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
lYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (page 97)
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).
lUse Disc Navigation to create your original movie (page 116)
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List).
Before editing
After editing
lYou can easily edit scenes (page 77) lCreate original DVDs on PC
(page 141)
You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD,
using the provided software CD-ROM.
The created DVD disc can be played back on a DVD
player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.
UsingthisDVDVideoCamera,youcancollectscenesof
your child, for example, on a play list using the Disc
Navigation function and create an original movie: Then
simplyplaybacktheplaylistanddubitonVCR.Itisalso
easy to make any number of identical tapes.
Until now, you had to
repeatedly press
buttons.
With DVD, you can simply
play back this DVD Video
Camera, and press the
record button on VCR.
Original DVD being
created
Playback of DVD
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Quick Start Guide for Software
Features
The following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
Software
Feature
USB Driver
Install this driver when using the provided USB Cable to connect this
DVD Video Camera to a PC.
DVD-RAM Driver
Install this driver when using stills and images recorded on a DVD-RAM
disc on a PC.
DVD-MovieAlbumSE
By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD
Video Camera, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing on
the DVD-RAM disc. It is also possible to transfer extracted data and title
information etc. to MyDVD.
MyDVD
Use this software when creating a DVD-Video disc from motion images
edited using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
• Confirming the environment of connecting equipment: see page 130.
Installation Guide (see page 130 for details)
1
Installing USB Driver.
• Be sure you do not connect the USB Cable before installing the USB Driver.
• Insert the provided CD-ROMinto the PC and “Setup Menu” will activate: you can install the USB Driver from
the “Setup Menu”.
• After the installation completes, the PC can recognize the DVD Video Camera when the DVD Video Camera
and the PC are connected with the USB cable.
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Install the software (DVD-RAM Driver, MyDVD and DVD-MovieAlbumSE).
• The software can also be installed from the “Setup Menu”.
Note:
If the “Setup Menu” does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
Suggestions for using software (see page 141 for details)
1
Connect this DVD Video Camera to the PC as illustrated below.
• Please ensure a DVD-RAM disc with recorded material is loaded into the DVD Video Camera before
proceeding.
To USB port
2
Edit motion image files using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
• You can edit motion image files on the DVD-RAM disc.
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4
Export motion image data to PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
MyDVD program will automatically start. (see page 142 for details)
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6
Edit motion images and introduce interactive DVD menus using MyDVD Software.
Insert a new DVD-R disc into the DVD Video Camera.
• When making an original DVD-R disc using MyDVD software, a message for initialization appears on the
LCD of DVD Video Camera. Select “No” and then follow the instructions on the screen of your PC to make
the original DVD-R disc. Do not perform initialization on DVD Video Camera when using a DVD-R disc with
your computer.
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Write motion image files to the DVD-R disc with MyDVD.
• Write edited motion images to an 8 cm DVD-R disc in this DVD Video Camera using MyDVD software.
Cautions for use
• When you are making a recording on a new DVD-R disc in your DVD Video Camera, you must initialize the disc
before recording motion images. DVD-RAM disc and Card do not require initialization.
• DVD-R discs are a one time write format; therefore when you write information to the DVD-R disc with
DVD-MovieAlbum or MyDVD, you cannot edit it again.
• When using DVD-MovieAlbum software on Windows® 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP
Professional, log on to your PC as Administrator or with a login name equally authorized. If you log on with
a login name other than Administrator, you cannot use DVD-MovieAlbum.
• Set the display resolution to 1024 ~ 768 (16 bits color) when using DVD-MovieAlbum.
Display Settings method as follows:
Select “Start” >> “Settings” (except Windows® XP Home Edition / XP Professional)>> “Control Panel” >> “Display”
and select “Settings” tab on “Display”, and then adjust “Screen Resolution” and “Color quality” to the above.
• MyDVD included in the provided CD-ROM does not contain the slideshowsfunction. Therefore you can not
edit stills on MyDVD.
• Depending on the condition of your PC, it may take a long time to install the software.
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Table of Contents
Using DVD Video Camera
with AC adaptor................................................ 45
Inserting and Removing Disc........................... 46
Inserting Disc....................................................... 46
Removing Disc .................................................... 48
Inserting and Removing Card.......................... 49
Important Information ........................................2
Be sure to read the following before
opening the CD-ROM package ......................4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...........................5
Cautions When Using........................................7
Cautions When Storing....................................10
Suggestions and Restrictions ..........................10
Read This First ................................................11
About This Manual...........................................11
Introduction......................................................12
Quick Start Guide for Software........................13
Table of Contents ............................................15
Checking Provided Accessories ......................18
Names of Parts................................................19
Basic Techniques
Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera .......... 50
Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off................ 50
Recording Movie.............................................. 51
Recording Stills................................................ 52
Compensating for Backlight............................. 53
On-Screen Information .................................... 54
Information Display during Recording ................. 54
Zooming........................................................... 57
Setting Up the Battery Pack.............................23
Charging Battery Pack......................................... 23
Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc
Macro Recording................................................. 58
Using Conversion Lens
(Optional-User Provided).................................. 58
(Video and Photo)............................................24
Playing Back.................................................... 59
Try to Record and Play Back Using Card
(Photo).............................................................26
Discs and Cards ..............................................28
Playing Back........................................................ 59
Playback from Start of Disc or Card.................... 60
Search Playback of Movie................................... 60
Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of
Movie................................................................ 60
Skip Playback of Movie ....................................... 61
Playing Back Stills............................................... 61
Jumping to Specified Point (Go To) .................... 62
Available Discs .................................................... 28
Information on DVD-R Disc ................................. 29
Examples of Discs that Cannot be
Used on this DVD Video Camera ..................... 29
Handling Discs..................................................... 30
Available Cards ................................................... 31
On-Screen Information Display ....................... 63
Information Display during Playback................... 63
Manually Focusing Subject.............................. 64
Focusing during Recording ................................. 64
Adjusting Exposure Manually .......................... 66
Using Auto Function ........................................ 67
Using External Microphone ............................. 68
Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP).... 68
Viewing on TV Screen..................................... 69
Storage Capacity of Disc or Card ....................32
Recordable Time of Movie (Video)...................... 32
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc...................... 33
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Card ..................... 33
Size and Quality of Photos .................................. 33
Setups
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera .................34
Holding DVD Video Camera................................ 34
Attaching Shoulder Belt....................................... 35
Attaching Lens Cap ............................................. 35
Inserting Battery into Remote
Connecting to a TV.............................................. 69
Viewing on TV Screen......................................... 70
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ....... 71
Controller .......................................................... 36
Removing Battery from Remote Controller.......... 36
Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder................... 37
Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen .............. 38
Closing LCD Monitor ........................................... 39
Setting Date and Time......................................... 40
Changing Display Format of Date
To Customers Who Have a DVD Video
Recorder with hard disk................................... 71
Playback on DVD Player ................................. 72
Removing from/and Replacing in Round
DVD Holder................................................... 73
How to Remove Disc........................................... 73
Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder................. 74
When the Hinge of Round DVD
Holder Comes off ............................................. 74
Disc Cleaning ...................................................... 74
and Time........................................................... 41
About the Battery Pack....................................42
Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera.... 42
Removing Battery Pack....................................... 42
Battery Remaining Level Indicator....................... 44
Efficient Use of Battery Pack............................... 44
Recording (Dubbing) Images........................... 75
Recording (Dubbing) Images from
Other Video Device .......................................... 75
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Recording (Dubbing) Images from
Directing Scenes Effectively
(Edit - Fade) ................................................... 105
Combining Multiple Scenes
(Edit - Combine) ............................................. 106
Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide) .......................... 107
Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card
(Copy)............................................................. 108
Locking Scenes on Card (Lock) ........................ 109
Designating Scenes to be Printed
Other Video Cameras....................................... 76
Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video
Devices............................................................. 77
Advanced Techniques
Understanding Flow of Menus.........................78
Setting Up Camera Functions..........................80
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject
(Switching Program AE Mode) ......................... 80
Adjusting Color (White Balance).......................... 81
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)......... 83
Reducing Wind Noise during Recording
(DPOF)........................................................... 110
Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen
(Select)........................................................... 111
Displaying Information Using Menu Screen
(Detail)........................................................... 112
(Wind Cut)......................................................... 83
Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode
Program......................................................... 113
What is “program”?............................................ 113
Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date
(Switch) .......................................................... 113
Playing Back Program (Play) ............................ 114
Changing Title of Program (Title) ...................... 114
(Wide) (Only for VDR-M70PP).......................... 84
Setting Up Record Functions...........................86
Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode).............. 86
Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)............. 87
Receiving Image from Another Device
(Input Source)................................................... 88
Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input)................................................. 88
Self Timer ............................................................ 89
Setting OSD Output On or Off
Play List......................................................... 116
What is “Play List”? ........................................... 116
Creating New Play List (Create)........................ 116
Switching to Display of Each Play List
(Switch) .......................................................... 117
Playing Back a Play List (Play).......................... 117
Adding Scenes to Play List
(On-Screen Display) ......................................... 90
LCD Setup .......................................................91
(Editing Play List) ........................................... 118
Deleting Scenes from Play List
Setting Brightness of LCD Screen
(Brightness) ...................................................... 91
Setting Color Density of LCD Screen
(Color Level) .................................................... 91
(Editing Play List) ........................................... 119
Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) ........................................... 119
Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) .......................................... 120
Selecting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing
(Editing Play List) ........................................... 120
Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) ................... 121
Changing Title of Play List (Title) ...................... 122
Deleting Play List (Delete)................................. 122
Initial Settings ..................................................92
Switching Operating Sound On or Off
(Beep)............................................................... 92
Turning DVD Video Camera Off Automatically
(Power Save).................................................... 92
Turning Record LED On or Off
(Record LED).................................................... 93
Changing Display Language
(Language) ....................................................... 93
Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults
(Reset).............................................................. 94
Go To............................................................. 123
Top (End) .......................................................... 123
Disc or Card Management............................. 124
Verifying Remaining Free Space on
Disc or Card (Capacity).................................. 124
Protecting Disc from Writing
Disc Navigation
Using Disc Navigation......................................95
Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation.............. 95
Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen ......... 97
Selecting Multiple Scenes ................................... 98
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together............. 98
Disc Navigation Menu......................................99
(Protect Disc).................................................. 124
Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card
(Format Disc. Format card) ............................ 125
Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc
(Update Control Info.)..................................... 126
Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc)............... 127
Other Functions (Others)............................... 128
Functions Available with Disc Navigation............ 99
Understanding Flow of Disc
Navigation Menu............................................. 100
Displaying Movies or Stills Independently
(Category) ...................................................... 128
Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ................................................. 128
Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)....... 129
Scene.............................................................101
Deleting Scenes (Delete)................................... 101
Changing Images for Thumbnails
(Edit - Thumbnail) ........................................... 103
Playing Back by Skipping Scenes
(Edit - Skip)..................................................... 104
Arranging Order of Scenes (Edit - Move) .......... 104
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Installing Software
Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera:
VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP.............................130
Operations will not be guaranteed under the
following conditions.....................................130
Contents on Provided CD-ROM ....................131
Installing USB Driver ......................................... 133
Installing DVD-RAM Driver................................ 135
Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE.......................... 138
Installing MyDVD............................................... 140
Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM
Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera.......141
Uninstalling Software.....................................143
Uninstalling USB Driver..................................... 143
Deleting Other Applications............................... 144
Supplementary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories .............145
Video Camera Accessories ............................... 145
Information on Round DVD Holder.................... 146
Cleaning.........................................................147
Terminology...................................................148
Before Requesting Service............................150
Error Messages .............................................152
Troubleshooting.............................................158
System Reset ................................................164
Major Specifications.......................................165
Request for Service Notice (USA Only).........168
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)........169
Customer Services Directory.........................170
Warranty (For Canadian Customers).............171
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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you found all the following accessories in the package:
Battery Pack (CGA-DU14A):
Portable power supply for this DVD Video
Camera. Charge it before use.
AC Adaptor/Charger (PV-DAC13):
Used to power the DVD Video Camera from WhenpoweringtheDVDVideoCamerafrom
AC outlet, or charge battery pack.
DC Cord:
householdACoutlet,usethiscordtoconnect
the DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor.
Power Cable:
Remote Controller (VEQ3993):
Button Type Battery (CR2025):
Connect between household AC outlet and UsetocontroltheDVDVideoCamerafroma To power the remote controller.
AC adaptor.
distance.
WARNING: Keep
this battery away
from children. If
swallowed, consult
a physician
immediately for
emergency
treatment.
AV/S Input/Output Cable: (EW12522)
Used when playing back the DVD Video
Shoulder Belt:
Lens Cap and Lens Cap String:
Attach to the DVD Video Camera to hang it Attach the lens cap when not recording, to
Camera picture to a TV screen, or input or from shoulder.
output video from/to another video device.
protect the lens.
8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in Round DVD
Holder):
Software CD-ROM:
Use this CD-ROM on PC when connecting
USB Cable: (EW12531)
To record video (movie) on this DVD Video the DVD Video Camera to PC.
Camera.
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Names of Parts
5
6
7
8
9
N
DISC
NAVIGATI
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. 37)
9
Hot shoe (P. 68)
When the remote controller is used to operate the
DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the
infrared signal.
Only for VDR-M70PP:
Attach the optional video flash here.
10 AV input/output jack (P. 69, 75)
11 External microphone jack (P. 68)
2
3
Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 35)
Recording indicator (P. 93)
The red indicator will light during recording.
12 2.5" type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
(inside) (P. 7, 38)
4
5
6
Internal stereo microphone (P. 51)
Lock cover and Lock button (P. 34)
13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 42)
The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the
bottom of this DVD Video Camera: Slide it when
removing the battery pack.
Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M70PP)
Optical 18× zoom lens (VDR-M50PP)
(P. 57)
AlthoughtheexternalappearancesofVDR-M50PP
and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of
operating both models is identical. VDR-M70PP
illustrations are used in this manual.
7
8
Lens hood (P. 58)
Always remove this lens hood when using optional-
user provided tele-conversion or wide-conversion
lens.
Zoom lever (P. 57)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W
side for wide-angle.
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14
15
16
17
18
19
S
S
E
C
C
A
D
R
A
C
ACCESS/PC
DISC EJECT
20
21
22
23
24
25 26
27
14 Viewfinder (P. 7, 37)
15 Diopter control (P. 37)
22 Power switch (P. 50, 51, 52)
23 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the
viewfinder (Pull out the viewfinder.).
24 LOCK switch (P. 25, 51)
In
to lock the power switch so that it does not
accidentally move to
From mode, youcannotmovetheLOCKswitch
mode, set the LOCK switch to
(to the left)
16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 9, 51, 52)
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD Video
Camera is accessed (write or read is executed) or the
DVD Video Camera is connected to PC.
.
to the left to lock the power switch.
17 DISC EJECT lever (P. 46)
25 Speaker (P. 59)
Press and release this lever to open the disc guide.
26 Grip Belt (Free Style Grip Belt) (P. 34)
27 Disc insertion block (P. 46)
18 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 9, 52)
19 Card insertion block (P. 49)
20 Battery attachment platform (P. 42)
21 Record (REC) button (P. 51, 52)
20
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 AUTO button (P. 67)
35 USB port (To PC)
To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic.
36 Joystick (P. 40, 59, 79)
29 FOCUS button (P. 64)
To switch between manual focus and auto-focus.
30 EXPOSURE button (P. 66)
Press this button to adjust the exposure.
31 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation)
button (P. 53)
Move the joysticktoselectascene ormenuitem, and
then press the center (A) to play back the scene,
pause it, or select an option from the menu.
Press this button when subject is being illuminated
from behind.
37 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95)
38 SELECT button (P. 98, 111)
32 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 63)
Pressthisbutton to displaythedetails ofimagebeing
played back or camera setting status, or to switch the
display off.
39 MENU button (P. 40, 79, 101)
Press this button to display the menu for setting
camera functions and Disc Navigation.
The camera menu will appear even if disc is not
loaded.
33 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons
(P. 59, 64, 66)
To adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.
40 Stop/cancel button (P. 11, 59, 79)
34 RESET button (P. 164)
To end playback or cancel menu setting .
Toreset all settingsto defaults(status whenthe DVD
Video Camera was shipped from the factory).
21
47
48
41
42
43
49
50
51
44
52
53
45
46
54
55
41 REC button (P. 51, 52)
47 ZOOM T button (P. 57)
42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 57)
43 Reverse skip button (P. 61)
44 Reverse search button (P. 60)
45 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95)
46 MENU button (P. 40, 79, 101)
48 ZOOM W button (P. 57)
49 Forward Search button (P. 60)
50 Play/pause button (P. 59)
51 Forward skip button (P. 61)
52 DISPLAY button (P. 63)
53 Stop button (P. 11, 59, 79)
54 DELETE button (P. 101)
55 SELECT button (P. 98, 111)
* The buttons on remote controller will function the same as those on DVD Video Camera.
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Setting Up the Battery Pack
The CGA-DU14A battery pack provided with this DVD Video Camera has not been charged at purchase
time: Charge it before using the DVD Video Camera.
Note:
• Be sure to use the specified battery packCGA-DU14A (provided)for the DVD Video Camera:usingother batteries could
cause the DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or result in fire.
• Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor to charge the battery pack: using other chargers could cause electric shock
or fire.
• Charge the battery pack at temperatures of 50 - 86°F (10-30°C).
Charging Battery Pack
Use the provided AC adaptor to charge the battery pack.
3
Attach the battery pack to AC adaptor.
1
2
Connect the power cable to AC adaptor.
Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
Note:
Whenchargingabatterypack,unplugtheDCcordfromthe
DC output jack on AC adaptor.
The CHARGE indicator on AC adaptor will light.
Battery pack
Power cable
POWER
indicator
POWER and
CHARGE indicators
AC adaptor
CHARGE indicator
lBattery pack charge status
You can find out the charge status of the battery pack by checking the CHARGE indicator on the AC adaptor:
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 158, 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 28).
Before You Begin
You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.
1
Connect power supply (P. 45).
Power cable
DC cord
AC adaptor
Connect them in sequence of the digits.
2
Insert a disc (P. 46).
1.Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and
release it.
3.Insertthedisc,inRoundDVDHolder,intothedisc
guide until it stops.
DISC EJECT
2.Gently open the cover until it stops.
PUSH CLOSE
portion
Disc cover
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3
Start recording (P. 51).
1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 38).
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 center of power
switch, set the switch to “
” or “
”.
4.Press the REC button.
Recording will start.
PressingtheRECbuttonagainwillstoprecording.
REC button
Note:
When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD Video Camera.
If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD Video Camera, a message will appear: Format the disc following the
instructions on screen (P. 47, 125). Initializing the disc will erase all the recorded contents: make sure the contents
on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc.
4
View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor.
1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 38).
2.After recording is finished, press the A button.
The recorded scene will be played back.
3.Press the g button to stop playback.
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3
Try to Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo)
Only photos can be recorded on card.
1
Connect power supply (P. 45).
Power cable
DC cord
AC adaptor
Connect them in sequence of the digits.
2
Insert a card (P. 49).
1.Open the cover of card insertion slot 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. 52).
1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 38).
3.While holding the switch at the center of power
switch, set the switch to “ ”.
4.Press the REC button.
Pressing REC once will record one photo.
2.Set the LOCK switch to
(to the right).
REC button
4
View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor.
1.Open the LCD monitor (P. 38).
2.PresstheA buttoninrecordingpausestatus:the
recorded scene will be played back.
3.Press the g button to stop playback.
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Discs and Cards
The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD Video Camera
and the functions which are available with them:
Media
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Function
DVD-RAM disc
DVD-R disc
Recording movie
Recording still
l
l
l
l
-
-
l
l
Deleting recorded image
-
Editing on this DVD
Video Camera
l
-
-
-
*2
*1
Playback on DVD player
l
-
Playback on DVD video
recorder
*3
*2
*4
l
l
-
l: Functions available;
-: Not available
*1: Can be played back on DVD players with the
mark.
*2: Must be finalized (see “Terminology”, P. 148) on this DVD Video Camera before DVD-R disc can be played back on
DVD player or DVD-RAM recorder (See page 127). May not be playable on some DVD players.
*3: Compatible with DVD video recorders that conform to 8 cm DVD-RAM.
*4: Some DVD video recorders incorporate a device that can play back SD memory card and multimedia card.
Available Discs
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 DVD Video
Cameras that use square type adapters.
• Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data
may not be visible on this DVD Video Camera.
• The image data recorded on another device may not be
playable on this DVD Video Camera.
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.
Donotinsertabarediscremovedfromtheholderintothe
DVD Video Camera: It will not be removable.
Note:
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs, since
their compatibility with this DVD Video Camera has been
confirmed. Using a disc other than those made by
Panasonic may not allow the DVD Video Camera to
deliver optimum performance.
• It is necessary to initialize an unformatted DVD-RAM
disc. When an unformatted disc is inserted into the DVD
Video Camera, a message will appear: Initialize the disc
following the instructions on screen (P. 125).
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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.
lFinalizing DVD-R disc
Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc on a DVD player or
DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-
R disc, the disc must be finalized on this DVD Video
Camera. For the finalizing procedure of 8 cm DVD-R
disc, refer to “Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc)”
(P. 127).
ForoptimumrecordingonDVD-Rdisc,thisDVDVideo
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
discwhichhasbeenrecordedonmorethan50times.The
DVDVideoCamerawillnotperform“writeadjustment”
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 47).
• Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video
Camera but not finalized, into a recordable device, such
as a DVD video recorder: The recorded data may be
damaged.
• DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized
on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on
this DVD Video Camera, depending on the editing
software used or recording status of DVD-R disc.
• Refer to the remaining time indicated on the LCD of DVD
Video Camera to check the capacity of DVD-R disc.
Examples of Discs that Cannot be Used on this DVD Video Camera
• 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
• DVD+RW
• DVD+R
• CD-RW
• CD
• LD
• Floppy disk
• Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
• 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 30),ornormalplaybackwillnotbepossible.
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Handling Discs
lUsing discs
lStoring discs
DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate • When storing disc, insert it in Round DVD Holder into
recording media. Carefully read the following cautions
plastic case.
and observe them:
• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.
• When using a disc in this DVD Video Camera, be sure • Do not place disc in the following places:
to keep it in Round DVD Holder.
• Always use a brand new disc when recording
important material.
− 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 exposed
disc portion, and be careful that
no dirt adheres to it.
• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on
disc or if it is warped, the
Note:
• See page 74 when cleaning the removed disc.
• See page 73 for how to handle disc removed from Round
DVD Holder.
• See page 74 for how to set the disc removed from
Round DVD Holder oranother disc correctly into Round
DVD Holder.
Do not touch
following phenomena may occur:
− Block noise in playback image
− Momentary stop of playback
image
− Sound interrupted during
playback, or abnormal sound
Block noise
− Blue thumbnail display*
(Fig. 1)
Al
l
Pr og r a
ms
001/ 006
− Disc cannot correctly be
recognized
− Delay between video and
audio
PLAY
RAM
Even if disc is normal, the
above phenomena may
(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 an environment where
condensation is likely to occur.
• When recording images, the
Al
l
Pr ogr ams
001 / 002
DVD Video Camera may
avoid the portions of disc
where recording is not
possible, due to dust,
scratches, etc. [It will pause
m at such a portion and
PLAY
RAM
(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)
automatically
restart
recording (n).]
This will cause recording to
be interrupted for several seconds to several minutes,
and multiple thumbnails will be created by one
recording session as shown above. In this case, the
recordable time on disc will decrease.
• Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of
removal slot of DVD Video Camera, and disc itself,
may be hot.
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Available Cards
lCommon cautions for disc and card
• It is recommended that you create a backup file for
valuable data on hard disk of PC.
• Do not do the following, or the data on card may be
damaged or lost:
− Do not remove the card or turn DVD Video Camera
off during reading or writing of data
SD Memory
Card and
MultiMediaCard
can be used in
this DVD Video
Camera.
− Do not use DVD Video Camera in a place subject to
static electricity or electrical noise
lHandling card
• Do not use cards other than the
designated ones.
• Donottouchthecardterminalor
allow it to touch metal.
• Donotpaste anythingotherthan
exclusive label on label pasting
portion.
• Do not subject card to impact,
bend card or drop it.
• Do not disassemble card or modify it.
• Do not expose card to water.
• Do not use or store card in the following places:
− Where the temperature is high, such as in vehicle at
hightemperatures, indirectsunlightornearaheater.
− Where humidity is high, or in dusty place
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of Children to
prevent swallowing.
• When the write-protect switch on SD Memory Card is
locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be
possible on the card.
Note:
• The reading/writing speed of MultiMediaCard is slower
than SD Memory Card. When MultiMediaCard is used,
the performance of certain features may be slightly
slower than advertised.
• We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD
Memory Card.
• This DVD Video Camera can play back image data
recorded on other digitalcameras conforming to the DCF
(DesignruleforCameraFilesystem)standardwhichwas
established by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA). The range of
image data playable on this DVD Video Camera is that
with pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000
horizontal × 3000 vertical.
• DCFisanintegratedimagefileformatfordigitalcameras:
Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming
to DCF.
• Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data
may not be viewable on this DVD Video Camera.
• The image data recorded on another device may not be
playable on this DVD Video Camera.
Terminal
Write-protect switch
Locked status
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Storage Capacity of Disc or Card
Recordable Time of Movie (Video)
The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 86 for the setting of recording quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)
Disc used
Recording quality
DVD-RAM
DVD-R
*1
Image quality prioritized
Recording time prioritized
XTRA
FINE
STD
Approx. 18 min
No recording possible
*2
*2
Approx. 30 min
Approx. 30 min
*3
*3
Approx. 60 min
Approx. 60 min
*4
LPCM
No recording possible Approx. 30 min
*1:Variablebitrecording(recordingofmorethan18minutesmaybepossiblebecausethetransferratevariesautomatically
between approx. 3-10 Mbps)
*2:Transfer rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*3:Transfer rate: Approx. 3 Mbps
*4:Linear PCM recording (see “Terminology”, P. 148) (If your DVD player does not conform to MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2,
record in LPCM mode)
Note:
• Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 format, which is the option
standard of DVD video standard.
• No movie can be recorded on SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard.
• When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie
quality while recording on the disc: The DVD Video
Camera will be automatically set to the movie quality first
used with the disc for recording.
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Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc
Note:
• Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD
Video Camera.
• No movie or music data recorded on card can be
checked, viewed or heard on this DVD Video Camera. In
addition, no such data file can be displayed on this DVD
Video Camera.
• Use the remaining capacity function to check the
remaining free space on disc before use. See “Verifying
Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)” on
page 124.
lNumber of recordable stills on one
side of disc: Up to 999
Ifthe disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on
it, movies can also be recorded on it.
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Card
• Some stilldata recorded on this DVD Video Camera may
not be playable on another device.
The number of recordable stills will vary depending on
the recording quality: see page 87 for the setting of
recording quality.
Size and Quality of Photos
For VDR-M50PP
The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on this
DVD Video Camera is as follows:
Recording quality
Capacity
FINE
NORM
Approx. 95
Approx. 200
Approx. 440
Approx. 880
ECO
8 MB
Approx. 45
Approx. 100
Approx. 220
Approx. 440
Approx. 190
Approx. 400
Approx. 880
Approx. 1,760
Setting
Model
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
Camera input External input
VDR-M50PP 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
VDR-M70PP 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
128MB Approx. 880
Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520
Thefollowingtableshowsthefilesizeandqualityofone
JPEG still recorded on card:
256 MB Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040
512 MB Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080
File size
For VDR-M70PP
Quality
Application
VDR-
M50PP
VDR-
M70PP
Recording quality
Capacity
FINE
NORM
Approx. 14
Approx. 35
Approx. 80
Approx. 160
Approx. 320
Approx. 640
ECO
FINE
Approx.
128 KB
Approx. When image
512 KB quality is
prioritized
8 MB
Approx. 8
Approx. 20
Approx. 50
Approx. 110
Approx. 220
Approx. 440
Approx. 880
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
Approx. 22
Approx. 50
Approx. 100
NORM
ECO
Approx.
64 KB
Approx. Standard
384 KB
Approx.
32 KB
Approx. When number of
256 KB stills is prioritized
(quality will be
128MB Approx. 200
256 MB Approx. 400
512 MB Approx. 800
slightly inferior)
Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc
only inthe FINEmode, the quality mode can be changed
when recording stills on card.
Approx. 1,280 Approx. 1,760
(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for
reference)
* See page 165 for the number of recordable stills.
Note:
No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc.
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Setups
Thissectionexplainspreparationsforrecording-settinguptheDVDVideoCameraandbatterypack.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera
Holding DVD Video Camera
Using Grip Belt
Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD Video
Camera up to the base of your thumb.
Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate
the REC button and the Zoom lever.
Adjust the length of grip belt so that the DVD Video
Camera is stable when you press the REC button with
your thumb.
1) Detach the belt.
2) Ajust the length of grip belt.
3) Attach the belt.
Note:
Do not adjust the grip belt while holding the DVD Video Camera: Doing this could cause the DVD Video Camera to fall
and be damaged.
To use as a Hand Strap
Using the Grip Belt as a hand strap makes it easier to carry the DVD Video Camera.
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 to the closed position
after pulling out the grip belt.
2
Make it a hand strap.
1) Turn over the belt.
2) Pull the tip in the derection 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).
Pressdownthelockcoverinthedirectionofthearrow
so that the belt will not fall out (2).
Lock cover
Attaching Shoulder Belt
Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
Pass the Shoulder belt through
the Shoulder belt 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 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 Controller
Insert the provided button type battery into remote controller.
1
2
Slide the cover to remove it.
3
Slide the cover to close it.
Insert the button type battery with the positive R
terminal facing up.
Note:
Thelifeofthebuttontypebatteryisapproximatelyoneyear.
If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with
remote controller: Replace the battery.
Battery stopper
Removing Battery from Remote Controller
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.
• 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.DONOTRECHARGE,DISASSEMBLEOR
DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers.
• Keep the battery in a dark, cool, dry place.
Warning:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions. Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or
inclnerate, Keep the Button-Type battery out of the
reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in
mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.
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lUsing Remote Controller
Note:
• When using the remote controller, make sure that the
infrared receiver on DVD VideoCamera is not exposed to
direct sunlight or any intense light. If the infrared receiver
is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from
remote controller, the DVD Video Camera cannot be
operated by remote controller.
To operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote
controller, point it at the infrared receiver before pressing
buttons. If it does not work properly, do not forget to point
it at the receiver to repeat the action. The remote
controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).
• If there is an obstacle between the remote control and
infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera, remote control
may not be possible.
• Depending on the type of fluorescent lamp in the room,
the remote controller may not work properly.
10
10
15
Infrared
receiver
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Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
1
2
Pull out the viewfinder.
Caution:
Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to
suit your eyesight.
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.
Diopter 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 151.
• If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the
viewfinder will be off.
• Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is
pulled out.
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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.
TheLCDmonitorhasaspotwhereyoucanhookyour
finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.
90°
Hook your finger
(Bottom)
lRange of LCD monitor movement
The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately
90º.
90
If the LCD monitor is open 90°, the screen can be tilted
down by as much as 90°, and can also be tilted up and
turnedupto180°sothescreenfacesinthesamedirection
as the lens.
180
If the LCD monitor is turned 180° so the screen faces in
the same direction as the lens during recording, subject
image will also appear in the viewfinder as a mirror
image (left/right reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so that
you can easily see the screen .
Note:
• If no image appears on LCD monitor screen, refer to
“Check 7” on page 151.
• Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º
before changing its vertical angle.
• Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor
turned approximately 180º in close contact with the DVD
Video Camera body: Doing this could cause the DVD
Video Camera and LCD monitor to become hot.
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Closing LCD Monitor
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at a
right angle to the DVD Video Camera.
Close the LCD monitor, with the LCD screen facing
inward, until a click is heard.
Note:
• Be sure to return the LCD monitor to a right angles to the
DVD Video Camera before closing it. If the LCD monitor
is tilted or faces outward from the camera body, it cannot
be closed to the DVD Video Camera.
• IftheLCDmonitorisnotsecurelylockedtotheDVDVideo
Camera, no image will appear in the viewfinder.
Caution:
Do not lift the DVD Video Camera by holding the
viewfinder or LCD monitor: If the viewfinder or LCD
monitor comes off, the DVD Video Camera will fall.
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Setting Date and Time
Set the current date and time so that the date and time at which you make a recording can be recorded
correctly.
The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.
MENU
Tilt up/down and left/right
to select, and then press
A to designate.
1
2
Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
5
Tilt the joystick to the left or
the right to select the digit
you want to set in sequence.
Da t e Se u p
t
Press the MENU button.
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
SEP 3 0 2004
8 : 00AM
P r og r a
m
AE
:
:
:
:
:
:
A u t o
A u t o
Wh i t e Ba l .
The menu screen will
appear.
Tilt the joystick up or down
to select the number for
current date/time, and then
E
I
S
On
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
D i g .
Z
o om
4 0 x
W i n d C u t
Wi
ENTER
O
4
f
f
d
e
:
3
RETURN
RAM
repeat step 5 to set the current date and time.
Note:
3
4
Use the joystick to choose
“DateSetup”andthen“Date
Set”.
To stop date/time setting midway, press the C button.
Da t e Se u p
t
6
7
After setting thecurrentdate
and time, press the A
button.
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
Da t e Se
t
t
JAN
1
2004
12: 00AM
SEP 30 2004 8 : 00A
M
Da t e se t up?
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
YES
NO
The screen for verifying the
set date will appear.
Tilt the joystick to the right.
ENTER
RAM
Da t e Se u p
t
Thefigureforthemonthwill
be selected.
[The digit that is highlighted
first depends on the date
display format (set up in
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
If the displayed date and time are correct, use the
joystick to choose “YES”, and then press the
A button.
t
JAN
1
2004
12: 00AM
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
The date and time will be set, and the DVD Video
Camera will enter recording pause mode.
Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.
Date Mode): The digit on the left end of the date
display will be highlighted first.]
Note:
After setting the figure for the month, tilt the joystick to
the right to select the digit to be set. If you press the
A button after selecting the figure for the month, the
screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of
the screen for setting day, year or time.
Important Note:
This DVD Video Camera incorporates a rechargeable
battery to store the date and time in memory. If this
built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be
reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adaptor to DVD
Video Camera every 3 months, and leave it to charge
foratleast24hourswiththeDVDVideoCameraturned
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: month/day/year, day/month/year, or year/month/day. The time
display format will also change as follows:
Display format
Example of display
5:00PM
SEP 30 2004
M/D/Y
17:00
D/M/Y
Y/M/D
30. 9.2004
17:00
2004. 9.30
1
2
Press the MENU button.
3
4
Use the joystick to select the
Da t e Se u p
t
desired date display format,
and then press the
A button.
The menu screen will appear.
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
D/M/
Y
t
Use the joystick to choose
“Date Mode” on the “Date
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
Da t e Se u p
t
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
Da t e Mode
Da t e Se
M/D/
D/M/
Y
Y
t
The menu screen for settingdate will be restored, and
the “Date Mode” will have been changed as you
designated.
Y / M/ D
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
The options will appear to
the rightof “Date Mode”:TheZmarkwillbeattached
to the currently selected option.
Press the MENU button to switch off the menu
screen.
Note:
If the date display format has been changed, the display
formatduringplayback as well as duringrecording will also
be changed (See page 54).
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About the Battery Pack
Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera
1
Fitthebatterypacktothebatteryattachmentplatform
on this DVD Video Camera and slide it upward until
a click is heard.
Note:
• Make sure that the battery pack is in the correct
orientation.
• Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached:
Incomplete attachment could cause the battery pack to
fall, resulting in damage.
Terminal
must
face up.
Removing Battery Pack
After using the DVD Video Camera, remove the battery pack from it.
1
2
Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom of
DVD Video Camera: The battery pack can be
removed.
Note:
• For safety, be sure to turn the DVD Video Camera off
before attaching or removing the battery pack.
• Be careful not to drop the removed battery pack.
• If the battery remains attached, minute level current will
flow even if the DVD Video Camera is off, and the battery
pack will discharge.
Slide the battery pack downward to remove it.
1
2
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Continuous Recording (without zoom):
lRecordable time with fully charged
battery pack (with no zoom
operation, etc.)
Foryourreference,theapproximateDVDVideoCamera
recordable time with fully charged battery pack [with
model CGA-DU14A]:
ThecontinuousrecordingtimeofDVDVideoCamerain
thelefttableshowstheavailablerecordingtimewhenthe
DVD Video Camera is in the recording mode without
using any other function after recording is started. In
actual recording, the battery pack will discharge 2-3
times fasterthanthisreference since the REC buttonand
zoom are being operated, and playback is performed.
Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged
battery pack is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model
CGA-DU14A], and prepare the type and number of
batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record
on the DVD Video Camera.
VDR-M50PP
Video
quality
DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
mode
XTRA*1
FINE
When using approx. 140 min
viewfinder
−
−
Note that the battery pack discharges faster in cold
places.
When using approx. 120 min
LCD monitor
When using approx. 140 min approx. 135 min
viewfinder
lThe time taken for charging the
battery pack is as follows
[at 77ºF (25 ºC)]
When using approx. 120 min approx. 115 min
LCD monitor
STD
When using approx. 165 min approx. 160 min
viewfinder
CGA-DU14A
165 min
When using approx. 135 min approx. 130 min
LCD monitor
LPCM*2
When using
viewfinder
approx. 135 min
−
−
Note:
When using
LCD monitor
approx. 115 min
• See page 158 when charging is not possible.
• The charge time will vary depending on the remaining
battery level.
• During and after charging, the battery pack will be warm,
but this does not indicate a fault.
VDR-M70PP
Video
quality
mode
XTRA*1
• If the following phenomena appear, the battery pack
may be dead: Replace it.
- Charging does not start within 10 seconds (the
CHARGE indicator does not light).
- The battery pack cannot be charged up to 75% if more
than 9 hours have elapsed after charging started.
- The battery pack cannot be fully charged if more than
5 hours have elapsed after it was charged to 75%.
• Charge the battery pack at ambient temperature 50°F to
86°F (10°C to 30°C): Charging at temperatures other
than this range could damage the battery pack.
DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc
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
LPCM*2
When using
viewfinder
approx. 125 min
−
−
When using
LCD monitor
approx. 105 min
*1 The time in XTRA mode is only for reference: It varies
depending on recording contents.
*2 LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is used.
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Remaining Battery Level Indicator
When the battery pack isusedto power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appearsin theviewfinder
or on the LCD screen as follows:
Fully charged
Nearly empty
(Blinks)
Shows remaining level
Note:
• If you use the optional CGA-DU07A battery pack at low temperatures, “
time may be shorter.
” may not appear, and the battery usable
” may be displayed for an extended
• If you use the provided CGA-DU14A battery pack, the remaining level indicator “
period, and “
” or “
” may be displayed for a shorter period.
Efficient Use of Battery Pack
Charge battery pack immediately before using Store in cool place:
DVD Video Camera:
WhenyouarenotusingtheDVDVideoCamera,remove
the battery pack and store it in a cool place. If you store
itinaplacewherethetemperatureishigh,thebatterylife
will be shortened. Be especially sure not to store the
batterypackinanenvironment (inaclosedvehicle)over
140°F (60°C): Neglecting this could damage the battery
pack.
The battery pack will slightly discharge even if it is
detached from the DVD Video Camera. If the battery
pack is left attached to DVD Video Camera, it will
consume a slight amount of power.
Important Note:
Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the
battery pack shortly before using the DVD Video
Camera, usually on the day before you plan to use it.
Since the battery pack used for this DVD Video Camera
Battery life:
Battery life varies greatly depending on the ambient
environment and how often the DVD Video Camera is
used. If the usable time of DVD Video Camera with a
fullychargedbatterypackisnoticeablyshort,thebattery
pack is probably dead: Purchase a new one.
is free from the memory effect, you do not need to
completelydischargethebatterypackbeforechargingit.
When not using the DVD Video Camera for an
extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery pack
onceayear,attachittoDVDVideoCameraanduseitup;
then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool place
again.
Power save and discharge of battery pack:
It is recommended that you turn the DVD Video Camera
off in status other than recording, since even during
recording pause battery power is consumed at the same
level as during recording.
If,whenyouspecifyPowerSaveOn,therecordingpause
status continues for approximately 5 minutes, the DVD
Video Camera will automatically turn off.
To set or release power save, see “Turning DVD Video
Camera Off Automatically (Power Save)” on page 92.
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Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor
It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera from a household AC outlet when
you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.
Note:
Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera. Using other AC adaptors could cause electric
shock or result in fire.
Power cable
DC cord
AC adaptor
1
2
3
Connect the power cable to AC adaptor.
Note:
The AC adaptor can be used around the world. An AC plug
adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need
one, purchase it from your distributor.
Plug the power cable into household AC outlet.
Plug one end of DC cord into the DC output jack on
AC adaptor.
AC 200-240V
4
Attach the other end of DC cord to the battery
attachment platform on DVD Video Camera.
AC Plug Adaptor (not supplied)
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Inserting and Removing Disc
Inserting Disc
1
Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release
it.
Correct
orientation
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator
blinks, the cover of disc insertion compartment will
open slightly.
Incorrect 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.
Notethattherecording/playbacksurfaceofdiscmust
face the inside of DVD Video Camera. The
orientation for inserting the disc into the disc guide is
also specific: load the disc correctly, referring to the
figure below.
4
5
Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on the
cover of disc insertion compartment, to close the
cover.
Turn the DVD Video Camera on (
or
).
PUSH CLOSE
portion
When “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the DVD Video
Camera is ready for recording.
Disc cover
lIdentifying recording/playback
sides of disc:
DISC EJECT
Disc guide
lever
Single sided disc:
“SIDE A” mark
The recording/playback side is
opposite to the printed label.
Double-sided disc:
• The disc exposed portion must face in the same
direction as the lens, as shown in figure.
• The recording/playback side must face the inside of
DVD Video Camera.
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:
lWhen using brand-new DVD-R disc
• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery
pack or AC adaptor is connected to DVD Video Camera.
• See page 74 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.
• If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to
“Check 4” on page 150.
Recognition of the disc will
F o rma t D i s c
start.
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 specific: 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 “Error
Messages” on page 152.
NEXT
CANCEL
Whenrecordingonthis
DVD Video Camera:
When the first message
F o rma t D i s c
“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 155): Press the A
button to erase the message.
Once formatted, a DVD-R disc
cannolongerberecordedonby
a PC, even if it has not been
recordedonbythisDVD Video
Camera.
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
ENTER
Note:
See page 86 for movie quality mode.
When recording data from PC:
While the above messagesare being displayed, press the
g button, or when message “Format the disc now?”
appears, choose “NO” and then press the A button.
IfdatafromPChasnotyetbeenrecorded, thedisccanbe
madeusableonthisDVDVideoCamera.Wheninserting
the disc into this DVD Video Camera, the same message
will appear: If you wish to use it on this DVD Video
Camera, choose “YES”.
Note:
Do not initialize a disc on which you wish to record data
created using the application MyDVD on PC.
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Removing Disc
1
Set the power switch to “OFF”
toturntheDVDVideoCamera
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 lever for approximately
2
seconds, and then release it to remove the disc. (The
DISC EJECT indicator on the LCD screen will blink.) It is
recommended that you turn the DVD Video Camera off
before inserting or removing disc to prevent
misoperation.
• Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC
adaptor during removal of the disc or until power is
completely turned off: If you do, the disc cover will not
open. If this happens, reattach the battery pack or AC
adaptor, push down the DISC EJECT lever once, and
then release it.
• Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or
DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could
cause malfunctions.
2
Press down the DISC EJECT
lever once and release it.
In a moment, the cover of disc
insertion compartment will
open slightly.
• Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video
Camera off.
DISC EJECT
• When inserting or removing the disc, be careful not to
touch the inside of DVD Video Camera [especially, the
lens of laser pickup (see “Terminology” on page 148 )].
• When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged
battery pack or AC adaptor to the DVD Video Camera:
The disc cover will not open unless the DVD Video
Camera is powered.
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
DVDHolderasshownin
the illustration and
gently pull it out.
Note:
Becarefulnottotouchthe
exposed disc portion
when removing the disc.
Whengraspingtheholder,
avoid the exposed disc
portion.
5
Gently push the section
indicated “PUSH CLOSE”
on the cover of disc insertion
compartment (on side) 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 when
removing it: Doing so could
damage the SD Memory Card.
When you close the cover, be sure
not to insert the grip belt into the
insertion slot. If you insert the grip
belt into the insertion slot, the
insertion slot will be damaged.
Open the cover of card
insertion slot.
3
Insert card with its contacts
inward until it locks.
Label pasting
portion
Removing Card
Push the center of card edge:
The card will come out so that
it can be held by fingers.
4
Close the cover of card
insertion slot.
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Basic Techniques
This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies and still images, and also basic settings
on DVD Video Camera.
Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera
Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off
While holding down the button at the center of power
switch, set the switch according to each recording
function:
Note:
• Once you turn the DVD Video Camera on to let it
recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play
back the same disc when the DVD Video Camera is
turnedonagain (DVD-RAM). However, ifyouremovethe
disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is
turned on, it will take some time for the DVD Video
Camera tostartbecauseitmustrecognize thedisc again
(See page 150).
Set to “ ”:
Torecord stillonSDMemory
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).
• ItwilltakesometimefortheDVDVideoCameratodisplay
the Disc navigation screen after power is turned on.
• When you turn the DVD Video Camera on, the ACCESS
indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD Video
Camera is recognizing the disc or card: During this time,
no operation, such as recording, can be performed.
Afterseveralseconds,theACCESSindicatorwillgoout,
and operating the DVD Video Camera will be possible.
If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to “Check
4” on page 150.
Set to “OFF”:
The DVD Video Camera will
turn off.
Set to “
”:
To record movie on DVD-
RAM or DVD-R disc
Set to “
”:
To record still on DVD-RAM
disc.
CARD ACCESS
indicator
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “
“
” or
” when using disc, or set it to “ ” when using
card.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
Turn the switch while holding down the button at the
center of switch.
• When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, the self-
diagnosisfunctionoperatesandamessagemayappear.
In this case, refer to “Error Messages” on page 152 and
take corrective action.
• While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking, do not cause impact or vibration to the DVD
Video Camera.
Power switch
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12
Recording Movie
• Inserta recordableDVD-RAMorDVD-Rdisc intothisDVD Video Camera.
Before You Begin
further recording can be made while “DISC ACCESS” is
being displayed.
ACCESS/PC indicator
Recording will restart after the message disappears.
• Do not turn power off while message “DISC ACCESS” is
being displayed.
REC button
• Take care that power is not interrupted while the
ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking.
• The minimum recordable time of movie is approximately
3 seconds.
• See page 93 for setting of Record LED (recording
indicator) On/Off.
• For various functions available during recording, see
“Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 80.
• Panasoniccannotberesponsibleforvideoandaudiothat
cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect.
• Thepowerswitchcanbechangedevenduringrecording,
but the operation will not be changed.
Pressing REC once will
start recording;
pressing it once again
will temporarily stop
recording.
Power switch
1
Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
• Each time the DVD Video Camera enters the recording
pause mode, the counter display will be reset to
“0:00:00”.
• When using DVD-R disc, do not perform the following, or
data on the disc may not be read:
- Using another device, doing additional recording on
DVD-R disc first recorded on this DVD Video Camera
- Using this DVD Video Camera, doing additional
recording on DVD-R disc recorded on another device
Setthepowerswitchto“
Camera on.
After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform
the subsequent operations:
”toturntheDVDVideo
2
3
Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).
If using the viewfinder, pull it out.
Press the REC button.
• It is recommended that you set the LOCK switch to
(to
” position
the left) to prevent the power switch in the “
from accidentally moving to “ ”.
The “m” mark in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen will change to the “n” mark, and
recording will start.
Duringrecording,therecordingindicatoronthefront
of the DVD Video Camera will light.
Pressing REC again during recording will set the
DVD Video Camera to recording pause mode.
4
When recording is finished, turn the DVD Video
Camera off.
Note:
• See “Check 1” on page 150 when recording movie is not
possible.
• See “Check 4” on page 150 if it takes some time before
recording is possible.
• See “Check 5” on page 151 if the DVD Video Camera
does not operate.
• See page 54 for on-screen information display.
• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from
which recorded contents can be deleted.
• Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone
on the front of DVD Video Camera: Take care that this
microphone is not blocked.
• Youcan press theREC buttonimmediatelyafterthe DVD
Video Camera enters recording pause mode, but no
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Recording Stills
2
3
Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).
Press the REC button.
Note:
RecordingofstillimagesispossibleonDVD-RAMdiscand
card.
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
ACCESS/PC
indicator
The DVD Video Camera automatically focuses on
the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is
selected).
The screen will be black, and then the recorded still
willbedisplayed. Whenthe“m”markappears, 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
4
Setthepowerswitchto“OFF”toturntheDVDVideo
Camera off.
Turn power off only after message “DISC ACCESS”
disappears.
1
Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
When using DVD-RAM disc:
Set the power switch to “
When using card:
”.
Note:
Set the power switch to “ ”.
• See “Size and Quality of Photos” on page 33 for details
about photos on card.
• See “Check 2” on page 150 if recording photos is not
After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the
subsequent operations:
possible.
• Donotoperatethepowerswitchorremovethecardwhile
the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
• With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which
recording is possible will be different for movie and still.
• The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter
speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800
and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low
Light) depending on subject brightness.
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Compensating for Backlight
Whensubjectislitfrombehind, thisfunctionwillcompensateforlightingsothatthesubjectisnottoodark.
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
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
The backlight correction icon will appear.
Note:
• Pressing the BACK LIGHT button will alternate backlight
setting between on and off.
• The backlight setting will automatically return to “off”
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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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
o Manual focus
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
No display : Autofocus
o
: (display in English or German): Manual
focus
REC
L IN
14
15
16
0 : 0 0 : 0 0
: (display in French or Italian):
Manual focus
: (display in Spanish): Manual focus
1 0
8
9
10
REM
3 0 MIN
FULL AUTO
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
Wide mode*
No display: Wide mode 4:3
: Wide mode 16:9
2
The above screen is an example for explanation: It is
different from the actual display.
1. Recording mode
: Movie
*2
External flash [when Video Flash (sold
separately) is attached] (only in still recording mode)
: Still with disc
: Still with card
A
: Emits light automatically (AUTO)
: Always emits light
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)
1
1
1
: No light emission
5. Self timer (only in still recording mode)
No display : Self timer OFF
2. e Program AE
No display : Auto
q10 : Self timer ON (count is from 10 seconds)
6. External Input
b
c
d
e
f
: Sports
: Portrait
: Spotlight
: Surf & Snow
: Low Light
L IN
S IN
: AV input
: S-VIDEO input
*2
7. Recording status
n
: During recording
j White balance
No display : Auto
m
No display
: During recording pause
*3
h
i
j
: Set
: Outdoor
: Indoor
n Electronic image stabilizer (EIS)
No display : EIS OFF
n
: EIS ON
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8. Zoom
13. Movie recording quality (only when using disc)
W
XTRA
: Image quality prioritized (only when
(Digital Zoom: Off)
using DVD-RAM disc)
X
LPCM
: Highest audio quality (only when using
DVD-R disc)
(Digital Zoom: 40×)
Y
FINE
STD
: Standard
: Recording time prioritized
[Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP),
240× (VDR-M70PP), only in movie
recording mode]
9. Exposure correction
10. FULL AUTO indicator
11. Warning message
12. Disc/Card type
Still recording quality (only when using card)
FINE
NORM
ECO
: High quality
: Standard
: Number of recordable stills is prioritized
14. Movie recording time (only in movie recording
mode)
*5
I
K
: DVD-RAM
: DVD-R
15. Remaining space on disc/card
*6
REM XX MIN : Remaining recordable minutes
J : DVD-RAM (write-protected)
during movie recording
: Number of remaining recordable
still images during still recording
*7
M
: DVD-R disc already finalized on this
DVD Video Camera
REM XX
N
: DVD-R disc finalized on a device other
than this DVD Video Camera
16. Remaining battery level
w(full charge)
O
: SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard
: Locked SD Memory Card
x
y
P
No display
*4
z(low remaining charge)
17. Brightness/Color density of LCD screen or Volume
:
The volume can be adjusted during external input
and playback.
18. Current date/time
*1 Appears only with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in PHOTO recording mode.
*2 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP.
*3 When no disc or card is in the DVD Video Camera, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected disc or
locked card, or a disc or card with no remaining space, has been inserted.
*4 When a disc or card that cannot be used in this DVD Video Camera is inserted
*5 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a protected disc or locked card, or finalized DVD-R disc.
*6 In XTRA mode, possible recording time may be longer than the displayed time.
*7 The displayed number of recordable stills is for reference: The decreasing number may not be correct, depending
on recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-R disc).
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lSwitching the information display mode
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
Press the DISPLAY button.
The full and minimum display modes will alternate.
• Full display mode: All types of information will appear.
• Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 54) and
recording status (see 7 on page 54) will appear. If the DVD Video
Camera has warning information, a warning message will appear.
Note:
The DVD Video Camera does not record the date and time as a part of the image. However, this information during
recording will be recorded with image as data which can be checked on Disc Navigation screen during playback (See
“Information Display during Playback” on page 63).
lDisplay when recording an image of yourself
When recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the
operating status will appear, and in addition, the battery remaining level will blink
when the battery pack has almost no remaining charge.
The following operating status indicator willlight orblink togive a warning message
to user. The message can be checked by returning the LCD monitor 180° to the
original position from the position in which the LCD screen was facing the same
direction as the lens.
*
:The disc has almost no free space.
:Write-protected disc or locked card is loaded.
:You are attempting to record a still on DVD-R disc.
Operating status/
warning message
Q
N
Battery remaining
level
No display :Disc or card that cannot be used has been loaded.
l
:The disc or card is full, or you are attempting to
record a copy-guarded image.
Note:
• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and right
reversed).
• If the LCD screen is set facing the same direction as the lens, you can also view subject image in the viewfinder.
• Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with LCD
screen facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on the screen.
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123
Zooming
This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 18- (on VDR-M50PP) or 10- (on VDR-M70PP)
power zoom and digital zoom.
Ifyou continue to holdthe zoom leveron the “T” control
W:Recording wide area
side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital
zoom will be activated midway (when optical 18-power
is exceeded on VDR-M50PP or optical 10-power is
exceededonVDR-M70PP).Youcansetthedigitalzoom
up to 40x in photo mode, and 40x and 500x (on VDR-
M50PP) or 240x (on VDR-M70PP).
(wide-angle)
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 .
T:Recordingenlarged
image (telephoto)
P r og r a
m
W
E
I
S
g
D i
.
Z
o om
2 4 0 x
4 0 x
*
W i n d C u t
Wi
ENTER
d
e
Of
f
Note:
RETURN
RAM
• Dig. Zoom setting will be stored in memory even if the
DVD Video Camera is turned off.
2
3
Choose the desired
magnification, and then press the A button.
• You can also use the DIGITAL ZOOM button on remote
controller to switch the digital zoom setting: Pressing the
button during movie recording will switch the setting
between “Off”, “40×” and “500x” (on VDR-M50PP) or
“240x” (on VDR-M70PP): Pressing the button during still
recording will switch between “Off” and “40×”.
• If you set zoom to 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-
M70PP) when recording still, digital zoom will be up to
40×.
Press the MENU button to end setting.
Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom
bar.
*500xwillappearonVDR-M50PP;240xwillappear
on VDR-M70PP.
• When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of
focus.
• When digital zoom is engaged, the image quality will be
rougher.
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
• When using card, zooming only up to 40× is possible,
even when “500x” (on VDR-M50PP) or “240x” (on VDR-
M70PP) or “40×” has been chosen.
8
0
:
0
2
0
0 0
AM
4
FINE
S
E
P
3
• If the power switch is set to “
” with DVD-RAM disc
loaded, zooming only up to 40x is possible, even when
“500x”(onVDR-M50PP)or“240x”(onVDR-M70PP)has
been chosen.
• When you record pictures, with 10x or more of
magnification, the DVD Video Camera is susceptible to
shake. We recommend using a tripod (only for VDR-
M50PP).
When Dig. Zoom is "Off"
T
W
When Dig. Zoom is "On"(40x)
T
W
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 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.
1
Aim the DVD Video Camera at the subject, and press
down the zoom lever to “W” control side.
Note:
• Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused,
depending on the distance to the subject. In this case,
move the zoom to “W” control side to focus.
• The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro
recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional
lighting.
Using Conversion Lens (Optional-User Provided)
Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. Use
conversion lenses with the following filter diameter.
VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm
Remove the lens hood on the top surface of lens, and then attach the conversion lens over the lens.
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. 46, 49).
Before You Begin
• Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P. 50).
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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 ((, )).
• 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 be displayed on this DVD Video Camera.
• Image data recorded on another camcorder may not be
playable on this DVD Video Camera.
• Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it
may take some time for the playback image to appear.
• Donotoperatethepowerswitchorremovethecardwhile
the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
1
2
Press A button in recording pause mode.
The DVD Video Camera will enter the playback
mode, and the scene you have recorded last will be
played back.
When playback is finished, the DVD Video Camera
will enter pause mode at the last image on disc.
If playback pause mode continues for as long as 5
minutes, the DVD Video Camera will automatically
return to recording pause mode.
Press the g button.
Playback will stop, and recordingpause mode will be
restored.
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Playback from Start of Disc or Card
Use the Go To function (P. 62) or Disc Navigation
function(P. 95)toplaybackfromthestartofdisc orcard.
Search Playback of Movie
During playback, tilt the joystick 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 “Check 3” on page 150 if search playback does not
operate normally.
Hold to right
: Scenes will be visually scanned
forward
Hold to left
: Scenes will be visually scanned
backward
Release the joystick when you find the desired image:
Normal playback will start from that point.
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Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of Movie
Duringplaybackpause, tiltthejoystick:Frameadvance,
frame back or slow playback will start.
Note:
• In forward slow, a rapidly moving subject image may be
distorted.
Tilt right once
Tilt left once
: Picture will advance
one frame.
: Picture will go back
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 seconds
Frame back and reverse slow: Approx. 0.5 seconds
• No sound will be heard during search playback or slow
playback.
Hold right
Hold left
: Forward slow playback
: Reverse slow playback
After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the
DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode.
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Skip Playback of Movie
Duringplayback,tiltthejoystickupordowntolocatethe
start of desired scene.
Portion being played back
Tilt down once
Tilt up once
Hold down
:
:
:
To skip to the first image of the
scene following the one being
played back, and start playback.
To return to the first image of the
scene being played back, and start
playback.
To continuously locate the
beginnings of scenes, starting
fromthescenefollowingthescene
being played back. When the
desired image appears, release the
joystick: Playback will start from
that point.
Tilt up twice
Tilt up once Tilt down once Tilt down twice
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Portion being played back
Tilt down once
Tilt up once
Tilt down twice
Scene 3
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.
Hold up
:
To continuously locate the
beginnings of scenes backward,
starting from the scene preceding
the scene currently being played
back. When the desired image
appears, release the joystick:
Playback will start from that point.
Note:
• If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the
DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode at
the beginning of the located scene.
• Tilting down in the last scene on disc will set the DVD
Video Camera to playback pause mode at the last image.
• See “Check 3” on page 150 if skip playback does not
operate normally.
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Playing Back Stills
Tilt the joystick up or down during playback to quickly
play back stills in sequence.
[When using disc]
Releasing the joystick will start continuous playback.
Tilt down once
:
To display stills one by one
forward
[When using card]
Tilt up once
:
To display stills one by one
backward
When the joystick is released, the photo at that point will
bedisplayed,andthentheDVDVideoCamerawillenter
playback pause mode.
Set the slide show function for continuous display (P.
129).
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Jumping to Specified Point (Go To)
1
2
Press the MENU button
during playback.
Top
End
:Togotothestart, andenterplaybackpause.
:To go to the end of last scene, and enter
playback pause.
Go To
To p
En d
Spec
i
f
y
Choosetheoption(pointyou
wanttogoto),andthenpress
the A button.
Specify :To go to a specified point and enter
playback pause. See the following for
details.
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
lSpecifying 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.
TheDVDVideoCamerawillgotothespecifiedpoint
and enter playback pause mode.
Pressing A again will start playback.
The screen for specifying the point to go to will
appear.
Position of currently
played back image
Totalrecordingtimeof
all selected scenes
To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press the g
button before going to the specified point.
Go T o
Note:
TOP
0: 00: 00
CURRENT
0: 03: 26
END
• If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc Navigation
function or SELECT button, choosing “Top” will jump to
the beginning of selected scenes (P. 123).
• When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of
selected scenes will appear in the “total recording time”
display.
0: 24: 24
Cursor
GO TO 0: 03: 26
TOP END
CANCEL
ENTER
Cursor position
• With card, the number of stills will appear at the “TOP”,
“CURRENT”, “END” and “GO TO” indicators.
• The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.
2
Use the joystick to select the desired time of chosen
point.
Tilt up
Tilt down
Tilt left or right
:
:
:
To select the start.
To select the end.
–Press once:
To move the cursor in 10-
second units (1-still units for
card)
–Hold down: To move the cursor in 1-
minute units (10-still units
for card)
Go T o
TOP
CURRENT
0: 03: 26
END
0: 00: 00
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 2004
No display
Playback information
display
Recording date/time
*1
(movie),
card)
*28 Program or 5 Play List
(still with disc) or
(still with
lSwitching the information display
mode
Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display
mode of on-screen information.
*3Numberofprogramorplaylistbeingplayedback(not
displayed when all programs are being played back)
*4Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 55.
*5Y :Will appear when each function is specified
“On”
When using disc:
*1
Recording mode
*6a :Standard playback
*5
Scene No.
Repeat play
b
:Playback pause
c :Forward search playback
d :Reverse search playback
06
006
RAM
0 : 00 : 16
e :Forward skip playback
f :Reverse skip playback
g :Forward frame advance
Playback
operation
*6
h :Reverse frame back
Counter
*4
:Forward slow playback
:Reverse slow playback
Disc type
Refer to “Playing Back” beginning on page 59 for
instructions on how to operate.
The “j” mark will appear on the first image on disc.
The “i” mark will appear on the last image on disc.
*3
Program No. or Play List No.
*2
Program or Play List
When using card:
• Recording date/time display: Shows the date/time
when recording was started. Even when playback
starts, the date/time display will not advance.
• No display: No information will appear. However,
when the playback operation mode is switched, the
symbol (q) will appear for approx. 3 seconds.
*5
Scene No. File name
Lock
*5
DPOF
Slide Show
*5
003
100—0003
*1
*6
Recording mode
Playback operation
Note:
See “Using Disc Navigation” on page 95 and later for
explanation on program and play list.
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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD Video Camera usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually
focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
Focusing during Recording
This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus).
When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
• On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to infinity
• On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity
1
Press the FOCUS button during recording.
“MF” will appear on the screen.
0
:
0
0
:
0
0
REM
3
0
MIN
Manual Focus icon
8
:
0 0 AM
0 0
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
2
3
Press the zoom lever down to “T” control side to
zoom in on subject.
Adjust with ) and
( buttons
Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the focus, while
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
Note:
• Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus
and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear
on the screen.
• Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually
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 (See page 64):
Objects not in
the center 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
The DVD Video Camera usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the
exposure depending on the recording conditions.
1
Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.
The exposure indicator will appear on the screen.
0
:
0
0
:
0
0
REM
3
0
MIN
Exposure indicator
8
:
0 0 AM
0 0
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
Adjust with ) and
( buttons
2
Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the exposure while
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD
screen.
Note:
• Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no
indication will appear on the screen.
• Theexposuresettingwillbestoredinmemoryevenwhen
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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Using 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:
When setting
full auto
Function
Page
Program AE
White balance
Exposure
Auto
80
81
66
64
Auto
Auto
Focus
Auto
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Using External Microphone
Connect external microphone (optional-user provided) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Video Camera.
Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone,
see “Major Specifications” on page 165.
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-M70PP)
(See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 145)
When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject is lit
Note:
• The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter
speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800
and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low
Light) depending on subject brightness (P. 8 0 ).
• When you use Video Flash with AUTO mode, “( A” will
always be displayed.
from rear, it is recommended that you use the optional
VW-FLH3 Video Flash* (P. 145): Refer to the
instruction manual of Video Flash for use.
• An aim of an available range of Video Flash is about
1 - 4 m.
• See “Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)” on
page 87 if you want to change the still quality mode.
• However, dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if
the Video Flash is used. It is recommended that you
illuminate a subject when recording in a dark place.
• When you use accessories for hot shoe, the power is
supplied by this DVD Video Camera.
Setting of
On-screen
Manner of
emitting light
Video Flash information
AUTO
Automatically
A
emits light in dark
place or in a place
lit from rear.
ON
Always emits light
regardless of
brightness.
OFF
No light emission.
* Unusable on VDR-M50PP.
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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 video/
audio input
jacks
To S-video
input jack*
To AV input/output jack
A/V
MIC
Yellow
White
AV/S input/output cable
Red
(provided)
* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.
Note:
• Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback.
• Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is
turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling (see
“Terminology” on page 148) from the TV speakers.
• Carefully connect the input and output cables to the
corresponding connections on the device the DVD Video
Camera is being used with.
Stereo Type with
S-VIDEO Jack
Stereo Type
Monaural Type
AUDIO VIDEO
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO VIDEO
L
R
R
White
Yellow
Red
Yellow
White
Red
White
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Viewing on TV Screen
1
2
3
Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input
connection the DVD Video Camera is connected to.
This is often refered to as “line”.
Note:
• Adjust the sound volume on TV.
• The infrared remote controller is useful when operating
the DVD Video Camera while viewing an image on TV
screen.
• Information that the DVD Video Camera is recording will
appear on the TV screen: You can also display only part
of information or switch off the display. Refer to “Setting
OSD Output On or Off (On-Screen Display)” on page 90,
and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display
status.
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch
the TV input.
Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
The image that the DVD Video Camera is viewing
will appear on the TV screen.
You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or
viewfinder of the DVD Video Camera.
• When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will
appear on TV screen.
• If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and set
the TV to wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation display
may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this happens,
turn off the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV
instruction manual for turning off the wide mode).
Perform playback, recording or editing.
You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc
Navigation while viewing on TV screen.
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1
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player
You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 148) or DVD player that conforms to 8 cm
DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Note, however, that such
DVD-RAM discs are not compatible with all DVD video recorders and all DVD players.
1
2
Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder (See page
73).
Note:
• DonotinsertaDVD-Rdiscthathasnotbeenfinalizedinto
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 a
hard disk
lThe 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.
[Creating a Video-only disc] (Use procedure A or B)
A. Delete all photos on disc using Video Camera (See
page 101).
•
Be sure to use this DVD Video Camera to delete
images: If you use the DVD video recorder to
delete images, the images remaining on disc
cannot be recorded to hard disk.
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 photos to card, and then delete those
photos from the disc (See page 108).
„ Note when recording to hard disk of DVD
video recorder
• Use video-only recorded discs.
• 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.
• Depending on the DVD video recorder you are using,
a disc with only photos or a disc on which photos and
videos are mixed may not be recordable to the hard
disk.
• No images recorded on a DVD-R disc on this Video
Camera can be recorded to a hard disk.
• If your DVD video recorder has a card slot, you can
write the photos recorded on a card on this Video
Camera to disc or hard disk, so it is recommended that
you record photos on card using this Video Camera.
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2
Playback on DVD Player
1
Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc.
3
Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back.
See the instruction manual for DVD player.
You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD
player: See page 127.
No further data can be recorded on finalized disc.
Note:
• See“Terminology”onpage 148forlinearPCMrecording.
• DVD-RdiscsrecordedonthisDVDVideoCameracanbe
played back on Panasonic DVD players, but playback on
all DVD players is not guaranteed.
Note:
Use this DVD Video Camera to finalize 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 recording 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 from/and Replacing in Round DVD
Holder” on page 73.
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Removing from/and Replacing in Round DVD Holder
You can remove a DVD-RAM or a DVD-R disc used in this DVD Video Camera from Round DVD Holder and use
the uncovered disc in DVD player, DVD-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM or
8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet.
The following explains the procedure for removing the disc from and replacing it in the Round DVD Holder made
by Panasonic.
It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is finished, in
order to avoid getting dirt on disc.
Note:
Using discs removed from holders on various devices may not always be possible.
How to Remove Disc
1
Hold the Round DVD
Release
levers
2
Without touching the
Holder with SIDE A facing
up. While pushing the two
releaseleversinthedirection
of arrows (1) marked on
holder, slowly open SIDE A
of the holder in the direction
ofarrows(2), takingcarenot
to drop the disc.
recording/playback surface,
hold the disc edge and center
hole to remove it.
1
1
SIDE A mark
2
2
Do not open
more than 90°.
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Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder
1
OpenSIDEAoftheRoundDVDHolder, andreplace
the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label
surface facing up, taking care not to touch the disc
surface.
2
Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it
to lock the release levers at positions (3).
3
OPEN marks
SIDE A
mark
SIDEAmarksideor
Label surface
3
When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes Off
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).
2
Fit the hinged portion of the other holder piece into
the warped hinge portion.
Note:
• Handle the disc carefully so that no scratches, dirt,
fingerprints or dust adheres to the recording/playback
surface.
SIDE A mark side
Hinged portions
4
• When notusingthe Round DVD Holder, store itin acase:
Do not leave a bare holder as is.
• Be careful of dropping or impact: If you drop the Round
DVD Holder, the disc may pop out.
• Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force.
Approx. 90°
Disc Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to lightly wipe offany 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.
Use soft lint-free cloth to
clean from inner to outer
circumference in axial
direction, or use puffer to
blow dust off disc, like on
camera lens.
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Recording (Dubbing) Images
• Before connecting this DVD Video Camera to another device, be sure to
turn both devices off.
• Insert a recordable disc or card in this DVD Video Camera (see P. 28, 31).
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-M70PP and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack,
you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable.
• The recorded contents can be played back in the same
manner as when playing back camera images recorded
on this DVD Video Camera.
1
Set the input source on the
DVD Video Camera to
“LINE (L IN)”.
L
IN
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
• Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or
card. See “Switching External Input Recording Method
(PHOTO Input)” on page 88 for details, and “Recording
Stills” on page 52 for how to record still images.
• The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA”
whenever DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-
guard signal to protect the copyright, except for images
recordedoncamcordersforpersonalenjoyment.“COPY
PROTECTED”appearsintheseimages:Theycannotbe
recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD
video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of digital
satellite broadcasts, etc.
• If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD Video
Camera is present -even in images recordedon the DVD
Video Camera for personal enjoyment without copy-
guard signal - the input image may not be recorded
normally.
Switch the input referring to
“Input Source” on page 88.
Choose “S LINE” to input
8
:
0 0 AM
0 0
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
S-VIDEO signal (Only for VDR-M70PP).
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.
Note:
• If you operate the DVD Video Camera connected to
another device, always power the DVD Video Camera
from household AC outlet using the AC adaptor.
• With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you to
record clearer images.
• If the input signal is interrupted by switching the channel
on TV or switching the signal using video selector (see
“Terminology”onpage 148),normalrecordingcannotbe
performed.
• The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input.
• Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from
thebuilt-in speaker: Theloud volumemay causenoiseto
enter the recorded image.
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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
*2
MIC
(generally available)
AV/S input/output cable (provided)
8mm video camera, VHS
ToS-VIDEOoutputjackof
video camera, etc.
*3
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.
*3: If the video camera to be connected has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera
(VDR-M70PP only).
1
Set the input source on the
DVD Video Camera to
“LINE (L IN)”.
Note:
L
IN
• With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you to
record clearer images.
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
• 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 88 for details, and “Recording
Stills” on page 52 for how to record still images.
8
0
:
0
2
0
0 0
AM
Switch the input referring to
“Input Source” on page 88.
FINE
S
E
P
3
4
Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal (Only
for VDR-M70PP).
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, onto other video devices.
Use Disc Navigation to create a play list by selecting desired scenes of those recorded on this DVD Video Camera
(P.116).
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to another video device as shown in
the following figure:
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
*
IfthevideodevicetobeconnectedhasanS-VIDEOinputjack,youcanconnectittotheDVDVideoCamera.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Note:
• Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer images.
• Audioisheardfromthespeaker: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
Press the MENU button.
Choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
powerfromshuttingoffduringrecordingonanothervideo
device.
4
Use the “Start PlayList” screen to select the play list
to be recorded (dubbed), and then press the record
button on the connected device: The DVD Video
Camera will start playback and the recording device
will record (dub) it.
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Advanced Techniques
This section explains various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera.
Understanding Flow of Menus
Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear.
Tilt the joystick up, down, to the left or the right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the
option.
ThescreensusedheretoexplainmenusaredisplayedwhenDVD-RAMdiscisused.Someitemswillnotappearwhen
a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted.
<Interpreting Setup Screen>
Display of selected
setup item
Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p
Auto
Spo r t s
P r og r a
h i t e Ba l .
E I S
D i g . Zoo
m
AE
W
Po r t r a i t
Spo t l i gh t
Surf&Snow
Low L i gh t
RAM
Settable
Options
m
Selection of setup items
S :Camera Functions
Setup
W i n d C u t
W i d e
Display of disc or card
being used (P. 55)
T :Record Functions
ENTER
RETURN
Setup
:Date Setup
V:LCD Setup
W :Initial Setup
Guide display
Functions settable
WIDE mode will not appear on VDR-M50PP.
When“Wide16:9”isspecified,blackbandswillappearacross
the top and bottom of screen.
*
The menu screen, the screen for playing back images
recorded with “Wide 4:3” specified, and Disc Navigation
screen are not set to Wide screen mode.
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lFlow of Menus
Refer to page indicated for details about each function.
Camera Functions Setup
Date Setup
Program AE (P. 80)
White balance (P. 81)
EIS (P. 83)
Digital zoom (P. 57)
Wind Cut (P. 83)
Wide*1 (P. 84)
Display format (P. 41)
Date setting (P. 40)
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m
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i
ons Se
t
t
t
up
o
o
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m
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:
:
:
:
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On
W
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h i t e Ba l .
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S
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Da
t
t
e
e
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Se t
:
M/D / Y
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i n d C u t
W i d e
ENTER
4 0 x
W
:
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f
3
:
4
:
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
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RETURN
RAM
*1 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP. Displayed on VDR-
M70PP only for movies using DVD-RAM disc.
LCD Setup
Brightness (P. 91)
Color density (P. 91)
LCD S e t u p
Recording Functions Setup
Movie quality*2 (P. 86)
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Power Save (P. 92)
Recording LED (P. 93)
Language selection (P. 93)
Reset (P. 94)
*2: The quality mode will appear when using card (P. 87)
*3: Displayed when DVD-RAM disc (PHOTO mode) or
card is used, and input selection is set to external
signal or S external signal.
*4: Displayed only with stills
*5: Displayed only when input source is set to
“CAMERA”
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You can use the joystick on DVD Video Camera to select various setting options in menu.
Press the MENU button.
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Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu.
To return to the previous screen, press the C button.
Pressing the MENU button again will cause the menu screen to
disappear.
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Note:
still image displayed, the size of the image will change.
• PressingtheMENUbuttonduringrecordingwillnotwork.
• The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx.
1 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 79 for how to set.
• No menu screen appears with external input.
Before You Begin
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode)
This DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for
optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment
or purpose of filming.
Note:
• You can check the selected AE mode on the on-screen
information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto
mode.
MENU
• Theshootingmodesetasabovewillbestoredinmemory
even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
aAuto :TheDVDVideoCameraautomaticallyjudges
the subject and surrounding environment for optimum
recording.
Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly
moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the
image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode for
recording.
Portrait : Createsashallowdepthoffield so thatthe
personorsubjectappearsagainstasoftenedbackground.
Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portraitface, etc. whenstronglightstrikesthe subject, as
in a wedding or on stage.
Surf & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject
portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection of light is
intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski
slope.
Tilt up/down and left/right
to select, and then press
A to designate.
1
2
Press the MENU button, use the joystick to choose
“Program AE” on the “Camera Functions Setup”
screen, and then press the A button.
The options will appear to the right of “Program AE”.
Use the joystick to choose
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thedesiredoption,andthen
press the A button: The
selected option will be set.
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Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place
even with decreased lighting: However, an after-image
will appear with a moving subject.
RETURN
Selected AE mode
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Note that the Low Light mode cannot be used when the
recording quality mode is STD.
If there is difficulty in automatically focusing subject
image, adjust the focus manually.
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Press the MENU button to end setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
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Adjusting Color (White Balance)
ThisDVDVideoCameraautomaticallyadjuststhecolor
of subject. Change the white balance setting depending
on the recording conditions.
lSetting white balance manually
1
Point the DVD Video
Camera at a white
On-screen
object so that it fills the
screen. Use an object
that is not transparent.
Mode
Auto
Setting contents
display
White balance always
automatically adjusted
None
If the object that fills
the screen is not
focused, correct the
focus using “Manual
Focus”, P. 64.
Set
You can manually adjust
white balance to match
the light source or
situation
White thick paper
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Outdoor
Indoor
To record in fine weather
To record under
incandescent light,
halogen light or bulb-
color type fluorescent
light
2
3
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button, choose “White
Bal.”, “Set”, and then press
the A button.
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choose “White Bal.” on the
“Camera Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
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“h“indicatorchangesfrom
blinking to a steady light.
When the “h“ indicator
lights, the white balance
setting will be complete.
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Choose the desired option,
and then press the A
button.
Set
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Press the MENU button to end the setting.
Note:
Note:
• The white balance mode can be confirmed using the on-
screen information.
• Itisrecommendedthatyouspecify“Dig. Zoom:Off”(See
page 57) before setting white balance.
• In Set mode, resetting will be necessary when the DVD
Video Camera is turned off. (All other modes of the white
balance will be stored in memory.)
• If “Input Source: LINE” or “S LINE” has been specified,
you cannot use the “Set” mode of white balance (P. 88).
• Do not use a colored object when setting white balance:
The appropriate tint cannot be set.
• The whitebalance cannot be setwhen the digital zoom is
engaged or under low light: The “h” indicator will blink
at this time.
• If the white balance that was manually set before is kept,
the “h” indicator will blink (re-setting the white balance
will change the “h” indicator to a steady light).
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Note:
• Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology” on
page 148) with hand, etc.
Infrared sensor block
• Ifaoptional-userprovidedteleorwide-conversionlensis
used, theautowhite balancemay notoperatedepending
ontherecordingconditions.Ifthishappens,set themode
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.
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Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “EIS” on the
“Camera Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
Afterrecording withEIS setto “Off”, it isrecommended
thatyoureturnthesettingto“On”andthenturntheDVD
Video Camera off, unless you normally record with EIS
“Off” setting.
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Note:
• The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the
DVD Video Camera is turned off.
2
3
Choose “On” or “Off”, and
then press the A button.
• Itisrecommendedthatyouspecify“EIS:Off”whenusing
the DVD Video Camera on a desk or tripod.
• When “EIS: On” is specified, there will be a slight
difference between the actual movement and the
movement on screen.
• Gross camera shake may not be entirely corrected even
if “EIS: On” is specified. Firmly hold the DVD Video
Camera with both hands.
Press the MENU button to end setting.
lChecking whether EIS is On or Off
YoucancheckwhetherEISisOnorOffbytheon-screen
information display.
• EIS may not operate correctly when the tele or wide-
conversion lens (optional-user provided) is used.
• When you record pictures with setting 10x or more of
magnification and turning the EIS to “ON” in dim places,
after-images may stand out. In this case, we recommend
usingatripodwithturning theEIS to “OFF” (only forVDR-
M50PP).
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• The EIS function cannot be used when still images are
recorded on the card (only for VDR-M70PP).
Reducing Wind Noise during Recording (Wind Cut)
When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD Video Camera, you can reduce wind noise in
recording.
If “Wind Cut: ON” is specified, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by microphone will be cut off
during recording: This makes it easier to hear the target voice or sound during playback.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Wind Cut” on the
“Camera Functions Setup”
menu screen, and then press
the A button.
Note:
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• You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that
Wind Cut has been set.
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• TheWindCutsettingwillbestoredinmemoryevenwhen
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• The Wind Cut function will work only during movie
recording.
• The Wind Cut function works only with the built-in
microphone: It will not function when using an external
microphone (P. 68).
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Choose the desired option,
and then press the A button.
Press the MENU button to
end setting.
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Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode (Wide) (Only for VDR-M70PP)
If you view the images recorded with “Wide 16:9” specified on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), screen image
will be wider than the images recorded with “Wide 4:3” (aspect ratio 4:3) by the size of the areas on left and right
(in dotted lines).
“Wide 4:3” specified
(aspect ratio 4:3)
“Wide 16:9” specified
(aspect ratio 16:9)
1
Press the MENU button, choose “Wide” on the
“Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then
press the A button.
2
3
Choose “16:9”, and then press the A button.
Press the MENU button to end setting.
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When viewing playback on an ordinary TV screen later, specify “Wide 4:3”: Recording with “Wide 16:9” specified
will be played back on an ordinary TV with vertical elongation of image.
.
An image recorded with “Wide 16:9” specified will appear as follows :
Display in viewfinder (expanded vertically)
Display on LCD monitor screen
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Note:
• The Wide setting will be kept even after the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• The VDR-M50PP does not have the Wide setting.
• Even if you use the provided application software (MyDVD) and dub wide movies on DVD-RAM disc to DVD-R disc, the
screen image will not be wider. DVD-R disc does not support the Wide setting and it is displayed lengthwise when you
playback this disc.
Before recording movies to the DVD-R disc, set the Wide setting beforehand to “4:3”.
• The Wide 16:9 setting can be used when recording movies on DVD-RAM disc: It is not compatible with still recording,
recording of external input or recording on DVD-R disc.
• Imagesrecordedwith“Wide16:9”(aspectratio16:9)specifiedcannotberestoredto“Wide4:3”setting(aspectratio4:3).
• The characters of dates and titles will be longer in the vertical direction on a wide-screen TV and on the LCD monitor
of DVD Video Camera.
• Even ifyousetthe Widesetting at“16:9”, screen image will appearat“4:3”when you pressthe MENU button and display
the menu screen.
• When you view the image recorded with “Wide 16:9” specified on the television or PC monitor with black bands at the
top and bottom of the picture, flicker may occur between the black bands and the picture.
• The Wide 16:9 setting is not compatible with ID-1/ID-2*.
• Connecting the DVD Video Camera to the S1 input jack of TV will automatically switch the TV to Wide setting: See TV
instruction manual for details.
*
This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information in void space between video signals.
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Setting Up Record Functions
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Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)
Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD” and “LPCM” (only with
DVD-R disc).
It is recommended that you record critical subjects in “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVD-RAM
disc, or in “FINE” with a DVD-R disc.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “VIDEO Mode” on
the “Record Functions
Setup” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
Note:
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• 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
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XTRA
F I NE
STD
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ENTER
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RAM
2
3
Choose the desired quality
mode, and then press the A button.
- When the mode is set to “XTRA” with a DVD-RAM disc
inserted and then the disc is replaced with a DVD-R
disc
- When the mode is set to “LPCM” with a DVD-R disc
inserted and the disc is replaced with a DVD-RAM disc
• When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie
quality while recording on the disc: The DVD Video
Camera will be automatically set to the movie quality first
used with the disc for recording.
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
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0
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MIN
• The movie quality setting is effective only during movie
recording: The setting will not be displayed during
recording of stills.
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Movie quality
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording
conditions listed below: Pan the DVD Video Camera as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in “STD”
mode):
• If there is a complicated pattern in the background (as in figure on botton left)
• If the DVD Video Camera is moved excessively or quickly
• If subject is moving rapidly even when the DVD Video Camera is not moving
(Image when block-like noise occurs)
(Image without block-like noise)
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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 setting.
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2
Choosetheoptionyouwant,
and then press the A button.
Still recording quality
Note:
• The still quality setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
• “OSDOutput”isdisplayedonlywhen“InputSource”isset
to “CAMERA”.
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Receiving Image from Another Device (Input Source)
If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD Video Camera, you must first switch the setting on
the DVD Video Camera. Refer to the explanation starting from page 75 on how to connect the DVD Video Camera
to other devices or record images input from them.
Setting
CAMERA
LINE
Contents
On-screen display
This option usually selected.
No display
L IN
To input image from another device.
S LINE*
To input S-VIDEO signal from another device.
S IN
* Displayed on VDR-M70PP only.
1
2
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 setting.
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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
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RAM
Choose “LINE” or “S
LINE”, and then press the A button.
External input icon
• If you pull or push the card on
“
” mode, “Input Source” setting will return to
”CAMERA”.
• “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
• “OSDOutput”isdisplayedonlywhen“InputSource”isset
to “CAMERA”.
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Switching External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)
When “Input Source: LINE or S LINE” is specified, you can record stills of externally input images on either a DVD-
RAM disc or a card. The DVD Video Camera can record an external image with little movement by specifying
“Frame”, but “Field” is recommended for recording an image with movement.
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
Press the MENU button
to end setting.
Still external input mode
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Selectthedesiredoptionand
then press the A button.
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Note:
• The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the on-
screen information.
• The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images” on page 75 to
see how to connect the DVD Video Camera to another
device.
• “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
• “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.
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Se T i mer
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The recording indicator at the front of DVD Video
Camera will blink.
The Self timer indicator will start to count down, and
recording will commence approximately 10 seconds
later.
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3
Select “On”, and then press
the A button.
Note:
• You can also check that self timer has been set by
reviewing the on-screen information.
The self timer will be set.
• To release the selftimer mode, choose “Off” onthemenu
screen or turn DVD Video Camera off.
• Tosuspendselftimer, presstheREC buttonagainbefore
recording starts, or press the g button.
• “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is
set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
• “OSDOutput”isdisplayedonlywhen“InputSource”isset
to “CAMERA”.
Press the MENU button to end the setting.
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Setting OSD Output On or Off (On-Screen Display)
If you connect this DVD Video Camera to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen
information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose“OSDoutput”onthe
“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 “OSD Output” setting will return to “On” whenever
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
V
I
DEO Mode
I n p u t Sou r ce
OSD Ou t p u t
• Even if “Off” is chosen, the on-screen information will
appear during playback. See page 63 for playback on-
screen information display.
On
Of
f
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
• 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” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only).
• “OSDOutput”isdisplayedonlywhen“InputSource”isset
to “CAMERA”.
2
3
Choose “On” or “Off”, and
press the A button.
Press the MENU button to end setting.
LCD screen or viewfinder
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
8
:
0 0 AM
00
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
“Off” setting
“On” setting
0
REM
:
0
0
3
:
0
0
MIN
0
8
:
0 0 AM
00
FINE
S E P 3 0
2
4
TV screen
TV screen
90
123
LCD Setup
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.
3
Press the MENU button to end setting.
LCD S e t u p
Note:
B r
Co
i
l
gh t n e s s
e v e l
Thebrightness settingwillbe stored in memory evenwhen
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
o
r
L
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
The brightness adjustment
bar will appear on the screen.
2
Use the joystick for
adjustment.
LCD S e t u p
B r
Co
i
l
gh t n e s s
Tilt left
:The screen
becomes
dimmer
o
r
L
e v e l
ADJUST
ENTER
RAM
Tilt right
:The screen
becomes
brighter
Brightness
adjustment bar
Setting Color Density of LCD Screen (Color Level)
1
Choose “Color Level” on
the “LCD Setup” menu
screen, and then press the
A button.
3
Press the MENU button to end setting.
LCD S e t u p
Note:
B r
Co
i
l
gh t n e s s
e v e l
• The color level setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
• Even if the brightness or density of LCD monitor screen
is changed, the brightness or density of the recorded
image itself will not change.
o
r
L
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
The color density
adjustment bar will appear
on the screen.
2
Use the joystick for
adjustment.
LCD S e t u p
B r
Co
i
l
gh t n e s s
Tilt left
:For lighter
color
:For denser
color
o
r
L
e v e l
ADJUST
ENTER
RAM
Tilt right
Color density
adjustment bar
91
123
Initial Settings
Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep)
Setting
On
Contents
Beep is heard when the power switch is turned on/off, the REC button is pressed,
etc.
No beep is heard.
Off
2
3
Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Beep” on the
“InitialSetup”menuscreen,
and then press the A
button.
I
n
i
t
i
a
l
S e t u p
Press the MENU button to end setting.
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
Note:
The “Beep” setting willbe stored in memory even when the
DVD Video Camera is turned off.
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
Turning DVD Video Camera Off Automatically (Power Save)
Setting
On
Contents
To engage power save. If the DVD Video Camera is left in recording pause mode
without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to prevent the
battery from discharging needlessly.
To cancel power save.
Off
Note:
• To turn the DVD Video Camera on again from automatic
1
Press the MENU button,
choose“PowerSave”onthe
“InitialSetup”menuscreen,
and then press the A
button.
I
n
i
t
i
a
l
S e t u p
off activated by the power save function, set the power
switchto“OFF”, andthensetitto“
• The Power Save setting will not appear in the on-screen
information display.
• The Power Save setting will be stored in memory even
when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
”, “
”or“
”.
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
2
3
Select “On” or “Off”, and
then press the A button.
Press the MENU button to end setting.
92
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
Contents
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 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 glass or a water tank that reflects light: The
reflected light of a recording indicator will not be
recorded.
• When using the self timer function, the recording
indicator will blink when the REC button is pressed
regardless of whether Record LED is On or Off.
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 has been changed to French.
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Language” on the
“InitialSetup”menuscreen,
and then press the A
button.
3
Press the MENU button to end 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
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
i
e
DEL En r e g.
L an gu e
F r ança
i
s
Rég
ENTRER
l
.
Dé
f
aut
RETOUR
RAM
93
Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset)
You can restore menu settings to defaults [initial settings at the factory (P. 164)].
1
Press the MENU button,
choose “Reset” on the
“InitialSetup”menuscreen,
and then press the A
button.
3
Press the MENU button to end 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”ontheverification
screen in step 2 or press the g 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 settings have now been
reset to defaults.
94
Disc Navigation
123
Using Disc Navigation
Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
Following is an explanation of “scene” and “program” so that you will be able to make the most use of the Disc
Navigation function.
The screens in this operating manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items
will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operations are the same.
• Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P.50).
• 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.
The Disc Navigation screen (shown on page 96) will
appear.
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD
Video Camera will enter recording pause mode.
You can also press the g button to end Disc
Navigation.
95
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 (see “Terminology” on page 148)
*1
Selected scene number
Total number of scenes
/
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m
s
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.
Note:
• The background color of screen allows you to identify
whether disc or card is in DVD Video Camera.
- Purple: When disc is inserted
- Light blue: When card is inserted
• Pressing the DISPLAY button will display the recording
date/timeofthesceneonwhichthecursorisplacedinthe
space for operation guide. Pressing DISPLAY again will
display the operation guide.
• If no disc or card is inserted, the Disc Navigation screen
cannot be displayed even by pressing the DISC
NAVIGATION button.
• Each time Disc Navigation is started with a DVD-R disc
inserted, message “Creating Thumbnail ...” will appear.
After the message appears, the Disc Navigation screen
will appear.
• If the following type of disc or card is inserted, the Disc
Navigation screen will appear or some message will be
displayed:
- Write-protected disc
- Locked card
- Finalized DVD-R disc
• Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV
to which the DVD Video Camera is connected: Doing so
could result in displayed image retention or phosphor
degradation of TV screen.
96
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:
The selected scene will be framed: This is called a
“cursor”.
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.
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
lWhen playback ends
The DVD Video Camera will
enter playback pause mode at
the last image of last scene.
Pressing the g or DISC
NAVIGATION button will
restore the Disc Navigation
screen.
Playback pause
If playback pause continues for
as long as 5 minutes, the Disc Navigation screen will
automatically be restored.
lPlaying back stills
A still will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
Whenplayingbackstillsoncard,playbackwillstopafter
each still playback.
Note:
• Press the A button to temporarily stop playback.
Pressing A again will start from that point.
• If you press the A button after playback of the last
scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from the
beginning of disc.
• Pressing the g button will always restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
• When playing back a still with a large number of pixels on
card,“Playback.”willappear,anditwilltakesometimefor
the still to appear.
97
Selecting Multiple Scenes
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Use the joystick to select the desired scene.
Press the SELECT button once:
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple
scenes.
To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be
canceled, and then press the SELECT button.
To cancel all selected scenes, press the g button.
The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.
Note:
Although scenes can be randomly selected, playback will
always start from the lowest scene number.
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Note:
• You can know the status of scenes from the colors of
cursor and bar graph:
Usethejoysticktoselectthe
Al
l
Pr ogr ams
005 / 014
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
backonlytheselectedscenesfromthebeginningofeach
scene.
• You can alsoselect scenes in reverse from the last scene
in the range.
• To release multiple selection, press the SELECT or g
button after step 4.
• Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card.
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 range
youwant, andthenpressthe
A button:
Al
l
Pr ogr a
m
s
010/ 014
PLAY
DESELECT ALL
RAM
The thumbnails of scenes in
the specified range will be
framed in red, and then
selected.
Red
frame
Whenscenesuptothis
point are selected
98
Disc Navigation Menu
Functions Available with Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation allows you to do the following:
Reference
page
Function
Disc or card used
Contents
Deletion of scenes
Editing of scenes
You can delete unnecessary scenes.
101
13
1
You can attach fade and skip to a scene,
combine scenes, or divide one scene.
103 - 107
Scene information
display
Youcandisplayinformationononescene
ormultiplescenes,suchasimagequality,
recording time, etc.
112
123
Setting of title
You can set desired titles to play lists and
programs.
114, 122
116
1
1
Creation of play list
Disc or card initialization
You can create an original movie by
changing the combination of scenes.
YoucaninitializeaDVD-RAMdiscorcard
so that it can be used on this DVD Video
Camera.
125
13
Copy from disc to card
Disc finalization
You can copy photos recorded on DVD-
RAM disc to card.
108
127
1
2
You can use this DVD Video Camera to
finalize any DVD-R disc recorded on it so
that the disc can be viewed on DVD
player, etc.
Repeat play
You can repeatedly play back programs
and scenes.
128
12
Slide show
You can play back stills continuously.
129
124
3
Remaining capacity
The remaining recordable movie time or
number of recordable stills is displayed.
123
Disc protection
Scene lock
You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to
prevent deletion or editing by mistake.
124
109
1
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 print information.
110
3
Note:
Editing functions (thumbnail, skip, fade) are unique to this DVD Video Camera. When a disc edited on this DVD Video
Camera is directly played back on a DVD-RAM recorder or read into PC, the editing results will not be reflected in the
playbackorreading.Toreflecttheeditingresults,connectbothdevicesusingtheAV/Sinput/outputcableandthenperform
recording (dubbing).
99
Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu
Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for
disc and card will appear.
See pages 78-79 and 95 for how to interpret the screen.
Refer to pages indicated for details.
lWhen using DVD-RAM disc
Scene
Delete (P.101)
Edit
Thumbnail (P.103)
Copy (P.108)
Select (P.111)
Detail (P.112)
Skip
(P.104)
(P.105)
(P.106)
(P.107)
(P.104)
Fade
Combine
Divide
Move*
* Will appear when a play
list is displayed.
Start → Current (P.111)
Current → End (P.111)
All
(P.111)
Play list
Program
Switch (P.117)
Go To
Top
End
(P.123)
(P.123)
Play
(P.117)
Create (P.116)
Edit
Title
(P.118 - 121)
(P.122)
Disc
Capacity
Protect Disc
Format Disc
Update Control Info. (P.126)
(P.124)
(P.124)
(P.125)
Delete (P.122)
Switch (P.113)
Play
Title
(P.114)
(P.114)
Others
Category
(P.128)
Repeat Play (P.128)
ETC
lWhen using DVD-R disc
Scene
Select (P.111)
Detail (P.112)
Start → Current (P.111)
Current → End (P.111)
All
(P.111)
Program
Go To
Switch (P.113)
Disc
Capacity
Finalize Disc (P.127)
(P.124)
Play
(P.114)
Others
ETC
Repeat Play (P.128)
Top
End
(P.123)
(P.123)
lWhen using card
Scene
Delete (P.101)
Lock (P.109)
DPOF (P.110)
Select (P.111)
Detail (P.112)
Start → Current (P.111)
Current → End (P.111)
All
(P.111)
Go To
Card
Top
End
(P.123)
(P.123)
Slide Show
All
(P.129)
DPOF (P.129)
Capacity
Format Card
(P.124)
(P.125)
100
Scene
13
Deleting Scenes (Delete)
You may want to delete unwanted scenes.
Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scene to be
7
Press the g button to quit.
De
l
e
t
e
Sc en e
0 05 / 0 1 3
All Programs
0 05 / 0 1 4
deleted.
ENTER
EX I T
RAM
Note:
PLAY
RAM
• Ifyoupointthecursoratthescenetobedeleted,andthen
press the DELETE button on remote controller, the
screen in step 5 will appear.
Scene to be deleted
• TodeleteanunwantedpartofasceneonDVD-RAMdisc,
divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary
part (See page 107).
• If you delete all data on disc or card, initializing the disc
or card is recommended (See page 125).
• If the length of deleted scenes (stills) is quite short, the
remaining free space of disc may not increase in the disc
or card remaining capacity indicator.
• The locked scenes on card cannot be deleted (See page
109).
• If even one play list has been created, message “Same
scenes on PlayList will be deleted. Delete scenes?” will
appear before deleting scene(s). This message will
appearevenifthescene(s)tobedeletedisnotusedinthe
corresponding play list. In this case, choose “YES” and
then press the A button.
3
4
Press the MENU button.
Choose “Delete” on the
“Scene” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
Sc ene
De
Ed
Copy
Se e c t
De t
l
i
e
t
t
e
l
a
i
l
ETC
5
The “Delete Scene” screen
will appear: If you are sure
you want to delete the
ENTER
RETURN
RAM
selected scene, press the A button.
If you want to change the scene to be deleted, you can
change it on this screen.
6
The screen for verifying
De
l
e
t
e
Sc en e
SEP 30 2004
Scene No. 005
deletionwillappear:Choose
“YES”, and then press the
A button.
8
:
00:00AM
De
l
e
t
e
sc en e?
NO
YES
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.
101
lEditing using submenu
Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 101): The submenu will appear.
Ed
i
t
Se
l
e c
t
Go To
E x
De
i
l
t
e t e
S
Cu
A
t
a
r
l
r
r
t
–
Cu
–
r
r en t
en t
End
To p
En d
l
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 g button will restore the screen in step 5.
Note:
Although the submenu screen will appear for each setting, some menu items may not appear, depending on the setting.
102
1
Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)
Normally,thefirstimageoftherecordedsceneisdisplayedasathumbnail:Youcanchooseanotherimageofthescene
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.
Select the thumbnail of the scene to be changed.
Press the MENU button.
7
8
The screen for verifying
switching of thumbnail will
appear: Choose “YES”, and
then press the A button.
Cha ng e Th u
m
bna
i
l
Cha ng e t h u
YES
m
bna
i
l
?
NO
ENTER
Choose “NO” to cancel
switching of thumbnail.
After Yes or No setting, the “Change Thumbnail”
screen will be restored.
Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Thumbnail”, and then
Sc ene
De
Ed
Copy
Se e c t
De t
l
i
e
t
t
e
T h umbna
Sk
i
l
press the A button.
i
p
l
F ad e
Comb
Repeat steps 5-7 to change the other scenes.
a
i
l
i
ne
ETC
D i
RETURN
v
i
de
ENTER
RAM
Press the g button to quit.
5
6
The “Change Thumbnail”
screenwillappear:Ifyouare
sure you want to change the
thumbnail of the selected
scene, presstheAbutton:
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 102)
• 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.
SEL
ENTER
CANCEL
Ifyouwanttochangethescenewhosethumbnailisto
be changed, you can change it on this screen.
When the image you want to use as the thumbnail of
the scene appears, press the SELECT button.
103
1
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.
6
Press the C button to quit.
A skip mark “
” will appear in the thumbnail of
any scene for which skipping has been set.
Al
l
Pr og r a
ms
001 / 013
Skip mark
Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Skip”, and then press the
Sc ene
De
Ed
Copy
Se e c t
De t
l
i
e
t
t
e
T h umbna
Sk
i
l
A button.
i
p
PLAY
RAM
l
F ad e
Comb
a
i
l
i
ne
ETC
5
The “Set Skip” screen will
appear: If you are sure you
want to skip the selected
scene, press the A button.
D i
RETURN
v
i
de
ENTER
RAM
lReleasing Skip
Select the scene set to be skipped, and perform the same
procedure as setting skip: The skip mark will disappear
and skipping of the scene will be released.
Ifyouwanttochangethescenetobeskipped,youcan
change it on this screen.
After skip setting, the “Set Skip” screen will be
restored.
Note:
• Multiple scenes can be selected for skipping (P.98).
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 5, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
Repeat step 5 to set skipping of other scenes.
1
Arranging Order of Scenes (Edit - Move)
You can arrange scenes within a play listby moving them to desired positions (P.121). Create a play list first, and then
arrange the scenes [“Creating New Play List (Create)”, P.116].
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1
Directing Scenes Effectively (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
vertically.
Fades in from Black and White
screen to color screen
Fades out vertically from
screen to black screen
Fades out from color screen to
Black and White screen
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Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scene for adding special effects.
Press the MENU button.
7
Press the g button to quit.
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3
4
The “
” and/or “
” mark(s) will appear in the
scenesforwhichfadeinand/orfadeouthavebeenset.
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“Fade” and then press the
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“Out” effect
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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
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To cancel 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)
If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation.
Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified
(page 128). Stills cannot be combined.
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” and then press
the A button.
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screenwillappear:Ifyouare
sure you want to combine
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the selected scenes, press the q/h button.
If you want to change the scenes to be combined, you
can change them on this screen.
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The screen for verifying
Comb ne Sc e n e s
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combination will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the q/h button.
Comb
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The two images appearing
ontheverificationscreenare
those of the first and last scenes to be combined.
Choose “NO” to cancel combination.
AfterYesorNosetting,the“CombineScenes”screen
will be restored.
The thumbnail of the first scene will appear in the
combined scene.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to combine other scenes.
7
Press the g button to quit.
Note:
Scenes in different programs (different recording dates)
cannot be combined: Create a play list first, and then
combine such scenes on the play list.
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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.102)
• The status bar of scene being played back can be
switched off or on by pressing the DISPLAY button.
• Search and frame advance are useful when designating
division points.
Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Divide” and then press the
• 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.
• Thedivisionpointmaydriftbeforeorafter thedesignated
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.
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The “Divide Scene” screen
will appear: If you are sure
you want to divide the
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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 g button on the verification screen will
restore the thumbnail display screen.
Ifyouwanttochange thescenetobedivided, youcan
change it on this screen.
The selected scene will be played back.
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scene, press the SELECT
button.
SEL
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CANCEL
Status bar of scene
being played back
The screen for verifying
divisionwillappear:Choose
“YES”, and then press the
A button.
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Choose “NO” to cancel
division.
After division, the “Divide Scene” screen will be
restored.
Repeat steps 5-7 to divide another scene.
8
Press the g 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.
• When you can copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to
card, recording quality will automaticallybeset to“FINE”.
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
• See “Category” (P.128) to check the stills recorded on
DVD-RAM disc.
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
• Even if all scenes, including movies, are selected to be
copied, only stills will be copied.
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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• 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
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ENTER
RETURN
RAM
6
7
The “Copy to card” screen
will appear: If you are sure
you want to copy the
selected still, press the A
button.
Copy t o c a r d
0 0 3 / 0 1 4
ENTER
EX I T
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If you want to change the
still to be copied, you can change it on this screen.
The screen for verifying
Copy t o c a r d
copy will appear: Choose
“YES”, and then press the
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Choose “NO” to cancel
copy.
AfterYesorNosetting,the“Copytocard”screenwill
be restored.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to copy other stills to card.
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Press the g 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 “
”.
lTo unlock the scene:
Selectthelockedscene, andthenusethesameprocedure
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.102).
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
• When initializing the card, the locked scenes will also be
deleted.
Choose “Lock” on the
“Scene” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
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appear: If you are sure you
want to lock the selected
scene, press the A button.
ENTER
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Lock icon
ENTER
EX I T
If you want to change the scene to be locked, you can
change it on this screen.
After setting, the “Lock Set” screen will be restored.
Repeat step 6 to lock another scene.
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Press the g button to quit.
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3
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 “
”.
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Use joystick to specify the
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
Tilt up or right: To increase
the number by one.
Tilt down or left: To
decrease the number by one.
After setting, the “DPOF Set” screen will be restored.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set DPOF to another still.
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“Scene” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
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The“DPOFSet” screenwill
appear: If you are sure you
want to set DPOF to the
ENTER
RETURN
Note:
• If you press the MENU button before pressing the A
button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
• You can also select multiple photos (P.98).
• 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 recognize DPOF that
has been setonanotherdevice:Alwaysset the DPOF on
this DVD Video Camera.
scene, press the A button.
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DPOF icon
ENTER
EXIT
If you wantto change the scene towhich DPOF isset,
you can change it on this screen.
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Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)
You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time.
This function is useful when there are numerous scenes.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
4
Choose “Start → Current”,
Sc ene
“Current → End” or “All”
and then press the A
button.
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“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
lDeselecting 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 g button.
While you are displaying the “All Programs” screen on
which scenes have been selected, choose the scene to be
deselected and then press the SELECT button.
Note:
Up to 999 scenes can be selected.
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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
3
4
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Selectthescenewhoseinformationyouwishtoknow.
Press the MENU button.
If you have selected multiple scenes, the information
shown below will appear.
Pressing the g button will restore the thumbnail
display screen.
(When using disc)
Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the A
button.
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This will appear whenthedischasa scenerecorded
on a device other than this DVD Video Camera, only
if the disc has a scene whose mode is unknown.
Also, this will not appear when a DVD-R disc is used.
*3 This will not appear with DVD-R disc, since no still
image can be recorded on it.
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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:
This may not appear with a JPEG file that does
not conform to this DVD Video Camera.
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Tilting the joystick to the right will display information on
the following scene; tilting the joystick to left will display
information on the preceding scene.
S c e n e s :
RETURN
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Press the g button to quit.
Note:
• Ifmultiplesceneshavebeenselected, thetotalrecording
timeoftheselectedscenes(totalnumber incaseofstills)
will appear.
• If a DVD-R disc recorded on a device other than this DVD
Video Camera is inserted (already finalized), no scene
information will appear.
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Program
What is “program”?
Program 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
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Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Switch)
Since the scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera are collected as “programs” for each recording date, selecting
a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
Note:
• Pressing the g button on the “Switch Program” screen
will restore the Disc Navigation screen.
• The dates displayed on the program select screen will be
in the Date Mode used when the firstscenes of programs
were recorded, and the date displays
Choose ”Switch” on the
“Program” menu screen,
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and then press the A
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The Disc Navigation screen
of the selected program will
appear.
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Playing Back Program (Play)
You can play back only the selected program.
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2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
4
Select the program to be played back, and then press
the A button.
Playback will start from the first scene of the selected
program.
Choose “Play” on the
“Program” menu screen,
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Note:
If “Repeat Play: On” is specified, the selected program will
be repeatedly played back (see page 128).
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Changing Title of Program (Title)
The recording date/time is automatically attached to a programs as its title.
You can change the recording date/time to any desired title.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
Selectaletterandthenpress
the A button: The
selected letter will be
entered.
Title input bar
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Choose “Title” on the “Program” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
Repeat this procedure to
create a title.
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Palette for selecting
characters
The screen for setting a title
will appear.
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RETURN
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After entering the title,
choose “Enter” and then
press the A button.
lCharacters available for entering
title
You can use the joystick to select characters from the
“capital letter”, “small letter” and “symbol” input
modes.
Withstep5,selecttheinputmodeandthenpresstheA
button, or press the DISPLAY button.
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change in title will appear:
Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
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AfterYesorNosetting,theDiscNavigationscreenof
the selected program will appear.
Note:
• Ifyou wishtodelete aletter inthe title, presstheg button
once:Theinputletterwillbedeleted. Holdingdowntheg
button will delete all letters in the TITLE column.
• YoucanalsousetheDELETEbuttononremotecontroller
to delete any input letters.
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SELECT
SEL
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• 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”.
• To cancel the setting of title, choose “NO” on the screen
for verifying the entered title: The screen for verifying
cancellation of title setting will appear. To cancel title
setting, choose “YES”.
• If you press the g button on the screen for verifying
change in title, the title setting screen will be restored.
• Double byte characters set on other devices may be
displayed blank on this DVD Video Camera.
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Play List
What is “Play List”?
You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes.
Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list.
On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording.
Example:
Program 1 (recorded on September 27, 2004)
Program 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)
1
2
3
4
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Select the scenes to be programmed in a play list.
Press the MENU button.
6
When creation of a play list is complete, the Disc
Navigation screen will appear.
Note:
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
• If the added scene had skip or fade set, that information
will also be added to the play list.
Choose “Create” on the
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• The date/time when a play list was created will appear as
the title for the play list.
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and then press the A
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• If free space available on disc is insufficient, creation of
new play list may not be possible: Delete unnecessary
scenes.
• Only the data on scenes is recorded in play list: If you
create or delete play lists, the original scenes in
programs will not be erased.
Editing scenes on play list will not affect the scenes in
programs.
• If you press the MENU button before pressing A in
step 5, the submenu will appear (see page 102).
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If you want to change the
scenes with which you
want to create a play list,
you can change them on
this screen.
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With the created play list, you can also add scenes
recordedonanotherdayordeleteunnecessaryscenes
afterwards.
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Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch)
Select the desired play list: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear.
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2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
4
Use the “Switch Playlist”
screen to select the play list
youwishtodisplay,andthen
press the A button.
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The Disc Navigation screen
of the selected play list will
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Note:
TodisplaytheDiscNavigationscreenshowingallprograms
(all recorded scenes), choose “All Programs” on the
“Switch PlayList” screen.
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When adjusting settings on play list, such as changing
title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use the same
procedure for adjusting program or scene settings.
Perform these settings, referring to the following
reference pages:
Changing thumbnail,
Setting skip,
Adding fade,
Combining scenes,
Dividing a scene,
Arranging order of scenes,
Changing title,
P.103
P.104
P.105
P.106
P.107
P.121
P.122
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 list
to be played back, and then
press the A button.
Choose “Play” on the
“PlayList”menuscreen,and
then press the A button.
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The selected playlist will be
played back from the first
scene. To cancel playback midway, press the g
button: The Disc Navigation screen of the play list
being played back will appear.
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Note:
If “Repeat Play On” is specified, the play list will be
repeatedly played back (See page 128).
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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, andtiltitleftorrighttoselectthepointwherethe
scene is to be inserted.
Choose “Edit” on the
“PlayList”menuscreen,and
then press the A button.
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Use the play list select
screen to select the play list
to which you wish to add
scenes, and then press the
A button.
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6
Tilt the joystick up to move the cursor to the upper
row, and tilt it left or right to point the cursor to the
scene to be added.
ENTER
RETURN
The scenes of the program
that was displayed in step 1
willappearintheupperrow,
and the scenes of selected
play list will appear in the
lower row.
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After adding scenes is completed, the edited play list
will appear.
Repeat steps 5-7 to add other scenes.
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EXIT
Press the g button: The screen verifying exit from
editing will appear.
Note:
If the DISPLAY button is
pressed when the
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thumbnailsaredisplayed,the
recording date/time of the
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.
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• You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
• Pressing the g button in the middle of adding scenes will
display the screen for verifying an exit from “Edit
PlayList”.Choose“YES”toexitplaylistediting.Choosing
“NO” will restore the “Edit PlayList” screen.
• If you press the MENU button in step 5 or 6, the submenu
screen for editing play list will appear. You can also use
this submenu to add scenes (See page 102).
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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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Displaytheeditingscreenof
the play list to be edited.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
delete other scenes.
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Press the g button: The
screen for verifying exit
from editing will appear.
page 118.
DELETE
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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.98).
• Place the cursor on scene to be deleted, and then press
the DELETE button on remote controller.
Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)
You can use the menu screen to add scenes to a play list.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.
Perform steps 2−4 on page 118.
5
6
Press the MENU button.
Choose “Add”, and then
press the A button.
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Repeat steps 3-6 to add
other scenes.
3
4
From the play list in lower row, select the position
where you wish to insert a scene.
ENTER
RETURN
7
Press the g button: The
screen verifying exit from
editing will appear.
Select the scenes to be added from the upper row.
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Note:
• The selected scenes will be added in the insertion
position.
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
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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.
Displaytheeditingscreenof
5
Choose “Delete” on the
“Edit” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
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scenes can be deleted.
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Perform steps 2−4 on
page 118.
ADD
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6
Press the g button: The screen verifying exit from
editing will appear.
3
4
Move the cursor to the play
list in lower row.
Note:
• If all scenes on play list are deleted, the play list itself will
also be deleted.
Select the scene to be deleted, and then press the
MENU button.
• You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
Selecting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)
You can specify the range of scenes when adding or deleting consecutive multiple scenes to/from play list. This
“Select” menu item is useful when selecting consecutive multiple scenes in items for adding or deleting scenes using
menu on page 111.
1
2
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Displaytheeditingscreenof
4
Choose “Start → Current”,
“Current → End”, “All” on
the “Select” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
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Perform steps 2−4 on
page 118.
Note:
ADD
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See page 111 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 g button: The screen verifying exit from
editing will appear.
Note:
You can also select multiple scenes (P.98).
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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” onthe“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.
AfterYesorNosetting,thesceneselectscreenwillbe
restored.
Repeat steps 7 - 9 to move another scene.
5
6
Press the MENU button.
10Press the g button to quit.
Choose “Scene”, “Edit”,
“Move”, and then press the
A button.
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button in step 7, the submenu screen will appear.
• You can also move multiple scenes (P.98).
• Stills can also be moved.
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press the A button.
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• Only scenes on play list can be moved.
If you want to change the scene to be moved, you can
change it on this screen.
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position where you wish to
move the scene, and then
press the A button.
ENTER
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Changing Title of Play List (Title)
The play lists have serial numbers based on the order in which you have created them, along with the created dates/
times: You can change these titles at any time.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
The screen verifying exit
from this menu will appear:
Choose “YES” and then
press the A button.
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Choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
ENTER
6
Press the g button to quit.
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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After changing the title, the
Disc Navigation screen for
the play list whose title has
been changed will appear.
See “Changing Title of
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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
Thescreenforverifyingdeletionwillappear:Choose
“YES”, and then press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel deletion.
After Yes or No setting, the Disc Navigation screen
for all programs will be restored.
Choose “Delete” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
4
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screen to select the play list
you wish to delete, and then
press the A button.
Even if you delete a play list, the original scenes stored on
disc will not be deleted.
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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
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
Choose “Top” or “End” on
Go To
the “Go To” menu screen,
and then press the A
button.
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Disc or Card Management
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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 g 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 (see “Terminology” on page 148)
disc or locked card, the remaining space will always be
displayed as “0”.
(When using disc)
(When using card)
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RETURN
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*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.
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Protecting Disc from Writing (Protect Disc)
YoucanprotectaDVD-RAMdiscinordertopreventrecordedimagesfrombeingerasedoreditedbymistake.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.
Choose “NO” to cancel
protection.
After “YES” or “NO”
setting, the Disc
Navigation screen will be
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Choose “Protect Disc” on
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the “Disc” menu screen, and
then press the A button.
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perform the same procedure as above: The screen for
verifying the release of protection will appear.
Choose “YES” to release the protection.
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The screen for verifying
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 ?
Choose “YES”, and then
YES
NO
press the A button.
ENTER
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13
Initializing 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:
• Initialization will delete all the recorded contents on disc
or card: Be careful not to delete data by mistake.
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor when initializing disc or
card so that the DVD Video Camera is not turned off
midway. Ifinitializationisinterruptedbypowerturningoff,
thediscorcardwillnotbeinitializedcorrectly, oritmaybe
damaged.
Choose “Format Disc” or “Format Card” on the
“Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the
A button.
• It may not be possible to initialize a disc with many
scratches or dirt: Such a disc cannot be used.
• Ifyouuseabrand-newDVD-Rdisc, message“Discisnot
formatted” will appear: Initialize the disc, following the
subsequent messages (See page 47).
• This DVD Video Camera may not recognize some discs
orcardsthathavebeeninitializedonPCoradeviceother
than this DVD Video Camera.
The screen for verifying “Format Disc” or “Format
Card” will appear.
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Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
Choose “NO” to cancel initialization.
• If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD Video
Camera when it is connected to PC via USB cable, the
disc or card may not be initialized and may be unusable
on this DVD Video Camera.
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ENTER
ENTER
(When using
DVD-RAM disc)
(When using card)
When initializing one side ofthe disc is complete, the
DVD Video Camera will return to recording pause
mode.
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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 or fade, in a particular
manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded onthis 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.
• Use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera for updating control
information, and make sure that power is not turned off during updating:
If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during updating and the updating
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 g button to quit.
Note:
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor when updating the control
information so that the DVD Video Camera is not turned
off midway. If updating of control information is
interrupted by power off, the control information will not
be updated correctly.
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 g button on the verification screen will
restore the thumbnail display screen.
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Choose “YES”, and then
press the A button.
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Themessageforproceeding
will appear, and then the
Disc Navigation menu
screen will be restored.
NO
ENTER
A black screen may appear while the message for
updating is displayed.
Choose “NO” to cancel updating.
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Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc)
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera when
finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery
pack. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during finalization and the
finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the
disc may be damaged.
Before You Begin
If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, by using a device that plays an
8 cm DVD-R disc - such as a DVD player, etc. - you must finalize the disc on this DVD Video Camera.
The finalized DVD-R disc can be played on a DVD player, as “DVD Video”: The date of program will appear on the
menu screen of DVD player as a title.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
5
When finalization is complete, the Disc Navigation
screen for all programs will appear.
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and then press the A button.
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Choose “YES”, and then
F i n a l i z e D i s c
(Screen when viewed
using DVD player)
press the A button.
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
Important Note:
ENTER
Do not finalize a disc recorded on this DVD Video
Camera using any other device.
• No recording can be done on any DVD-R disc that has
The message showing that
the disc is being finalized
will appear, and the disc will
then be finalized.
will appear on the Disc
Navigation screen for a
finalized disc.
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• If the disc in the DVD Video Camera has already been
finalized, you cannot choose “Finalize Disc”.
• Be sure to use the AC adaptor when finalizing disc.
Finalization cannot be executed using a battery pack. If
finalizationisinterruptedbypowerturningoff,thediscwill
not be finalized correctly, or it may be damaged.
• The time required to finalize the disc that appears on the
“Finalize Disc” screen is only for reference.
• The shorter the recording time on disc, the longer it will
take to finalize it.
PLAY
Finalized DVD-R disc
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Other Functions (Others)
Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category)
Scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they
are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only.
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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O t h e r s
“Others” menu screen, and
PLAY
RAM
then press the A button.
(When “PHOTO” is
specified)
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C a t e g o r y
R e p e a t P l a y
ENTER
PHOTO
RAM
RETURN
All:
Todisplayallscenes,moviesorstills,inthe
order of recording.
VIDEO: To display only movies in the order of
recording.
PHOTO: To display only photos in the order of
recording.
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Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play)
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
lWhen Repeat Play is set
If one scene has been specified: When playback of the
last scene is finished, playback of all scenes will repeat
from the first scene.
Ifthe rangefor playback has been specified:Playback of
the scenes in that range will repeat.
Choose “Repeat Play” on the
O t h e r s
“Others” menu screen , and
then press the A button.
lTo release Repeat Play
Use one of the following 3 methods to release:
• Choose “Off” in step 4 above.
• Turn the DVD Video Camera off once.
• Press the DISC EJECT lever to remove the disc.
C a t e g o r y
On
4
Choose“On”,andthenpress
the A button: Playback
will start.
R e p e a t P l a y
ENTER
O
f
f
RAM
RETURN
Choose “Off” to cancel Repeat Play Setting.
Note:
• Press the g button to terminate playback. However, the
Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled.
• Still images can also be played back repeatedly.
• Repeat playback will not function when playback is set
from the recording pause status.
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3
Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)
If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode after each still is
played back.
Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills.
1
2
3
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
Press the MENU button.
Note:
• One still is played for approx. 5 seconds.
• Withslideshow, playbackstartsfromthefirststilloncard.
• If you press the g 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
All:
To play all stills
recorded on card
in slide show.
ENTER
RETURN
DPOF: ToplayonlystillstowhichDPOFhasbeen
set in slide show.
When playback is finished, the DVD Video Camera
will enter the playback pause mode at the final still.
Pressing the g button will restore the Disc
Navigation screen.
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Installing Software
Before installing the DVD-RAM driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera, make sure
that another DVD-RAM driver has not already been installed in your PC.
If another DVD-RAM driver has already installed in your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM driver.
If the packet writing software which supports the DVD-RAM disc is installed, it is necessary to un-install
it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM driver.
Note:
®
• This guide uses the screen of Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional to explain installing software: Use the same
®
procedure for Windows 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional to install the DVD-RAM driver.
• We will not guarantee proper operation of this DVD Video Camera if you use software other than that supplied with this
product to read/write data to the DVD Video Camera even though reading/writing of a file has finished without errors.
Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera:
VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP
Personal computer : IBM PC/AT compatible computer
OS
: Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/
XP Professional
CPU
: Pentium® III 450 MHz or faster or Celeron® 633 MHz or faster
(Pentium® 4, 1.2 GHz or faster is recommended.)
This unit may not be operated with a Pentium® compatible CPU not made by Intel® or
AMD®.
This unit also may not be operated with AMD-K6®-2/AMD-K6®-III.
: 128 MB or more
Memory
Free disk space
: 400 MB or more (not including the space in which images and stills are copied and edited)
Display resolution : 1024 × 768 pixels or more
Display mode
: High Color (16 bit), 65,536 colors or more (Display adapter supported by DirectX® 8.1,
video memory ; 4 MB or more.)
Sound card
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 computer using Pentium® compatible CPU not made by Intel® or AMD®.
• Connecting this unit to your computer through a USB hub.
• Connecting this unit to your computer without the provided USB Cable and 5 pin Mini USB Cable, type
B(Optional-user provided).
• Connecting USB equipment other than the keyboard, the mouse and this unit to your computer.
• This unit does not support multiprocessors.
• Insomecases, defectsorlimitationsmayoccurdependingonthecombinationsofothersoftwareordevicesdespite
the fact that your computer satisfies the conditions described above.
Note:
Depending on the condition of your PC, it may take a long time to install the software.
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Contents on Provided CD-ROM
Upon inserting the provided CD-ROM into the PC, the “Setup Menu” screen will appear. You can install the
included software.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
lUSB Driver
Note:
If any trouble has occured while installing USB driver
or DVD-RAM driver :
(Using other than Windows 98 Second Edition/Me)
When “Driver Signing” is selected in the “Hardware” tab in
“System Properties”, the installation procedure will not be
completed. Select “Warn” and try again.
(see page 133 for installation)
®
Install this driver when using the provided USB cable to
connect this DVD Video Camera to PC.
• Be sure you do not connect the USB cable before
installing the USB driver.
Tocheckandchangethesetting,open“ControlPanel”from
theWindows“Start”menuselect,“SystemProperties”,and
then click the “Hardware” tab.
lDVD-RAM Driver
(see page 135 for installation)
Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded
on a DVD-RAM disc, on your PC.
lDVD-MovieAlbumSE 3
(see page 138 for installation)
You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to edit the images
recorded on a DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title.
Click
lMyDVD 4.0
(see page 140 for installation).
You can use MyDVD to create a DVD-Video disc from
movies edited on DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
lAcrobat Reader
If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC, you will
need to install it in order to open the on-line manuals
(instructionmanualfiles)forDVD-MovieAlbumSEand
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 program.
lDVD-MovieAlbumSE
lDVD-RAM Driver
You can read the instruction manual using either of the
following procedures:
• After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open
“Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows
“Start” menu, choose “Panasonic” and “DVD-
MovieAlbumSE”, and then open “On-line Manual”.
• 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.
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.
Note:
Although the above software programs can be used on
®
Windows 98 Second Edition or later is needed to fully
utilize all functions of DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
lMyDVD
• After installing MyDVD, open “Programs” or “All
Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, choose
“Sonic” and “MyDVD”, and then open the electronic
instruction manual in “Documentation” folder.
To read the above manual, a Web browser (Internet
Explorer, Netscape Communicator, etc.) must be set up
in your PC.
If you cannot open the electronic instruction manual for
MyDVD, consult the manufacturer of your PC about the
setup method for the Web browser.
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Installing USB Driver
Use the following procedure to install the USB Driver. The following instructions are an example for installing the
USB driver from the supplied CD-ROM. It is necessary to repeat steps 6-9 for using the card (Select “
“ in step 6).
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 does 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
When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” 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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8
9
A warning message will appear, but click “Continue
Anyway”.
lOperation with DVD Video Camera
connected
• The following operations are not possible when
connected to PC:
- Camera recording and playback using operation
buttons on DVD Video Camera
- Power off using the power switch on DVD Video
Camera
• NoimagewillappearontheLCDscreenorviewfinder
of DVD Video Camera when it is connected to PC:
Make sure that the DVD Video Camera is properly
connected to PC: the ACCESS/PC indicator should
show access to DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, the beep
sound indicates start/end of PC connection. (When
disc is not accessed, the ACCESS/PC indicator will
not blink or light.).
• If still images are recorded on disc, use Windows
Explorer to double-click the drive icon of DVD Video
Camera (DVD_CAMERA), and then click the
“\DCIM\100CDPFP” folder: The still JPEG files will
appear.
Click
When installation of the USB driver is finished, click
“Finish”.
Click
After the installation of the USB Driver is finished,
make sure to restart your PC.
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Installing DVD-RAM Driver
lBefore Installing DVD-RAM Driver
If another DVD-RAM driver has already installed in your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM driver.
If the packet writing software which supports the DVD-RAM disc is installed, it is necessary to uninstall it, and then
install the provided DVD-RAM driver.
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 does not appear, double-
click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2
Thedriversetupscreenwillappear:Clickthe“Driver
and Formatter Setup” button.
Click
Click
One of the messages below may appear.
In this case, follow the message and continue the
installation procedure.
4
Check the contents of License Agreement: If you
accept it, click “Yes” (The contents displayed on
actual screen may differ from those in the figure.).
Click
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5
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 “x” at the top right of window.
The contents displayed on actual screen may differ
from those in the figure.
Click
Click
Check the program folder to be installed, and then
click “Next”.
9
IfyourPCusesWindows® Me/98SecondEdition/XP
Home Edition / XP Professional, a message that
promptsyoutorestartwillappear:Followtheon-screen
instructions and then click “Finish”.
Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now complete.
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional,
proceed with step 10.
Click
Confirm
Click “Next”.
Click
10If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, a
message announcing the start for detecting device
will appear. The detection of device will start, after
which it will take several minutes for PC to detect the
device. When detecting the device is complete, a
messagethatpromptsyoutorestartwillappear:Click
“Yes” and then restart the PC.
Click
Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now complete.
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lTo confirm the installation of the USB Driver and the DVD-RAM Driver
You can check whether these installations have been completed successfully. Use the following procedure.
1
Process for getting to Device Manager as follows.
Windows® XP : Start - Control Panel - System -
Hardware - Device Manager
Windows® 2000 : Start - Settings -Control Panel -
System - Hardware - Device Manager
Windows® Me/98 Second Edition : Start - Settings -
Control Panel - System - Device Manager
2
Click “Device Manager”. Verify that the following
items are listed on the screen.
When using disc:
• “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device”
1
under “DVD/CD-ROM drives” *
®
*1:When using Windows 98 Second Edition or Me,
“MATSHITADVD-CAMERAM5070”islistedunder
“CDROM” and “Disk drives” respectively.
• “PanasonicDVDCAMERADVDModeUSBInterface”
under “Universal Serial Bus controllers”
When using card:
• “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device”
under “Disk drives”
• “Panasonic DVD CAMERA SD Mode USB Interface”
under “Universal Serial Bus controllers”
Example for using disc
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Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE
“DVD-MovieAlbumSE” software is used to edit movies that conform to DVD Video Recording format.
1
Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click
“DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3” on the “Setup Menu”
screen.
4
Choose “NTSC” for the TV broadcast system, click
“Next”.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-
click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2
The screen for installing “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”
will appear: Click “Next”.
Click
Check
5
If you do not change the folder where the software is
installed, click “Next”.
Click
3
Carefully read the Software License Agreement: If
you accept it, click “Yes”.
Click
Click
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6
If you do not change the program 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-MovieAlbumSE to handle an
AVI file in DV format with no sound.
• When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, Mount
Information window may appear or the recorded
movies may not be shown. If this has occured, try the
following procedure.
1. Click “Preference”, and then “Device setting”.
2. Select the drive in which the DVD-RAM disc is
inserted in the “Drive Select” column, click "OK".
Click
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
MyDVD included in the provided CD-ROM does not contain the slideshows function. Therefore, you can not edit
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 Licence Agreement,
“ChooseDestinationLocation”willappear. Ifyoudo
not wish to change the folder where the software is
installed, click “Next”.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does 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
Carefully read the Software License Agreement: If
you accept it, click “Yes”.
Click
6
Click “Finish”, and then restart the PC.
Click
Click
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Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed
MyDVD, recommends user registration of MyDVD,
in order to offer appropriate support to customers.
The guide for user registration will appear when you
start MyDVD for the first time, or you can do it any
time by accessing the following URL:
For registered customers
http://support. sonic. com
Telephone Customer Support (For registered
customers only)
1-877-383-1124
9am-6pm Pacific Standard Time. USA (Weekdays
only)
http://www.mydvd.com
(You will need an Internet connection for user
registration.)
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 (recommended)” for
“Resolution”.
When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, Mount
Information window may appear or the recorded
movies may not be shown. If it has occured, try the
following procedure.
1. Click “Preference”, and then “Device setting”.
2. Select the drive in which the DVD-RAM disc is
inserted. In the “Drive Select” column, click
"OK".
“Preference” tab
“Program Export” Screen
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9
Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will
start. When writing is complete, a DVD video disc
will be created.
Then the disc cover of DVD Video Camera will open
automatically.
Note:
• Choose “Divide by Marker” in the “Option” box: Each
sceneofprogramrecordedontheDVDVideoCamera
will be saved as an independent movie file so that
export can be executed at high speed. If you do not
choose “Divide by Marker”, movie files may be unified
and re-encoded, so it may take time to export them or
the image quality may slightly deteriorate. DVD-
MovieAlbumSE may automatically encode a movie
recorded in the XTRA mode containing rapidly
moving scenes (8 Mbps or higher), regardless of the
“Divide by Marker” setting.
Note:
• Even if you use the provided application software
(MyDVD) and record wide movies on DVD-RAM disc to
DVD-R disc, screen image will not be wider. DVD-R disc
does not support the Wide setting and it is displayed
lengthwise when you playback this disc.
• 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 in the “Destination Folder” field.
When you are going to record DVD-R disc by the movies
which you have finished recording, set the Wide setting
beforehand at “4:3” (See “Setting to Wide TV Screen
Mode” on page 84).
• The following table shows the recordable time on 8 cm
DVD-RdiscusingMyDVD.Therecordabletimeisshorter
thanthatof8cmDVD-RAMdiscbecauseMyDVDalways
records audio in the LPCM format.
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”.
Moviequalitymodeof Recordable time on 8
DVD-RAMdiscinDVD
Video Camera
cm DVD-R disc
(using MyDVD)
STD
FINE
XTRA
Approx. 40 minutes
Approx. 25 minutes
Approx. 18 minutes
Insert a brand-new DVD-R disc into the DVD Video
Camera.
7
8
DVD-MovieAlbumSE will automatically end, 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 desired
style, change the title, etc. on this editing 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
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS\dzmvpdr
.pdr
1
2
3
Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to
“, and use the USB cable to connect it to the PC.
“
Open “System” on “Control Panel”, and then choose
the “Device Manager” tab.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\DZMVUM
SS.sys
Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” in
“CDROM”.
Windows® Me:
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".
If the INF folder cannot be found, use Explorer to
choose the “View” menu, “Folder Options”, "View"
tab, and then “Show all files”: Click “OK” and then
try again.
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
Delete the following item in “Universal Serial Bus
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
2
3
4
Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to
”, and use the USB cable to connect it to the PC.
“
Open “System” on “Control Panel”, and then click
“Device Manager” under the “Hardware” tab.
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”.
If your PC uses Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional or no item exists, proceed with the next
step.
Figure 1.
5
Delete “Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode
USBInterface”in“UniversalSerialBuscontrollers”.
8
When Windows\inf folder is opened select all files
beginning with oem as noted figure 2 .
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
Close Device Manager.
6
7
If the message for restart appears, click “No”.
If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, open
the C:\WINNT\INFfolder.
If your PC uses Windows® XP Home Edition/XP
Professional, open the C:\WINDOWS\INF folder.
Figure 2.
Open each file beginning with oem0.inf with
application software Notepad provided with
Windowsbythefollowingmethod(Rightclickonthe
oem0.inf and select “open with” Notepad.)
Search for the files with the following entry on the
second and fourth lines, and delete them:
; Panasonic DVD DIGICAM USB Driver
Installation File
; Support Model : VDR- M50/70 Series
Extension “.inf” may not appear, depending on the
setting of PC.
If the INF folder cannot be found or above a warning
message appears, use Explorer to choose “Tools”
menu then select “Folder Options”, “View” tab, and
then “Show hidden files and folders” as noted on
figure 1 .
9
Also delete the .PNF files numerically associated
with the oem file, Example (If you delete oem7.inf
file also delete oem7.pnf file.
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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Supplementary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories
Video Camera Accessories
Accessory#
LM-AK60U
Description
8cm DVD-RAM
8cm DVD-R
LM-RK30U
PV-DAC13
AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable
CGA-DU07A
CGA-DU14A*
CGA-DU21A
680mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
RP-SDH512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPA
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
BN-SDCAPE/1B
(For USA)
BN-SDCAPU/1B
(For Canada)
USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card (compatible with MultimediaCard)
BN-SDABPE/1B
(For USA)
BN-SDABPU/1B
(For Canada)
SD PCMCIA Adaptor (compatible with MultimediaCard)
Video Flash (only for VDR-M70PP)
VW-FLH3
* Please refer to page 43 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
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Information on Round DVD Holder
This DVD Video Camera cannot use a square adapter, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc, 8 cm DVD-R disc: Remove
the disc from square adapter and set it in Round DVD Holder, referring to the instruction sheet of disc.
lRemoving disc from square adaptor
(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 74 if you want to correctly set the removed disc in Round DVD Holder so that it can be used in this DVD
Video Camera.
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Cleaning
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD Video Camera.
lCleaning LCD screen and camera
lens
lDo not use benzene or thinner to
clean DVD Video Camera case
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the
LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or
subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in
the screen, resulting in display unevenness, or damage
the LCD monitor.
The coating of case could peel off or the case could
deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with a moist cloth
which has been completely wrung out. When using a
chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.
lIf dust adheres to the viewfinder
lens, remove it using a cotton cloth.
Donotrubthelenswithforce:Doingsocouldscratchthe
lens.
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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
VideoRecordingformat.SomeDVDVideorecorderscanrecordonaDVD-RdiscconformingtoDVDVideoformat.
A DVD Video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM can play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on the
DVD Video Camera.
DVD Video Recording format:
Format recorded video data on writable type DVD disc: This format is adopted by DVD Video Cameras and DVD-
RAM recorders that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
DVD Player:
This device can play back video and audio signals recorded on DVD Video and DVD-R discs using the DVD Video
format. Most DVD players can play back a DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD Video Camera (some DVD players
cannot play back the disc).
SD Memory Card:
SanDisk, Matsushita and Toshiba jointly developed this memory card standard in 1999. The card is 32 mm long x
24 mm wide x 2.1 mm thick, and has 9 pins. Since the SD Memory Card was developed based on MultiMediaCard
(MMC),MMCcanbeinsertedintoSDMemoryCardslotandused.However,anSDMemoryCardcannotbeinserted
in the slot exclusively for MMC.
USB 2.0:
There are two kinds of USB ports for a PC. As for USB2.0 (full speed), transfer speed is slow, and, as for USB2.0
(high speed), transfer speed is higher-speed. If the DVD Video Camera is connected to the PC via a USB2.0 (high
speed port), movies can be enjoyed without difficulty.
Infrared sensor:
This sensor is used to adjust the white balance.
Thumbnail:
This refers to a reduced screen displayed on Disc Navigation in order to identify the recorded image contents.
Scene:
Video (movie): “One scene” refers to images recorded from one press of REC button until recording is stopped by
pressing the REC button again.
Photo (still): “One scene” refers to a single photo recorded by pressing the REC button.
Slot-in type PC:
PC that has a DVD drive into which a DVD is directly inserted or ejected from without using a tray.
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Disc-protect:
This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot be
accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized.
Howling:
This phenomenon occurs as follows: When the DVD Video Camera is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio
input to the microphone of DVD Video Camera is amplified and output from the speakers of TV, and the signal is
again input to the microphone: This is repeated to form an endless loop of audio signal, and the signal is amplified
uptotheaudiooutputamplitudelimitofthedevice.Howlingcanbepreventedbychangingthepositionalrelationship
between the DVD Video Camera and TV, or by turning down the volume on TV.
Suspending PC:
This function stores the status of PC before it is turned off: It will restart the PC in the same status as immediately
before PC was turned off, when the PC is turned on next time.
Video selector:
This device can input multiple audio and video signals, and select the desired audio and video signals among those
input, to output them.
Finalize:
ThisprocessmakesaDVD-RdiscrecordedonthisDVDVideoCameraplayableonaDVDplayer, etc. thatconforms
to 8 cm DVD-R: No further recording can be made on a finalized DVD-R disc.
MultiMediaCard:
This is a memory card standard jointly developed by Siemens and SanDisk in 1997. The card is 32 mm long x 24 mm
wide x 1.4 mm thick, and has 7 pins. It can be inserted into SD Memory Card slot and used.
Linear PCM recording:
AudiorecordingformatsimilartoMPEG1AudioLayer2:However, LinearPCMdoesnotcompressanaudiosignal,
but instead samples it and converts it to a digital signal to be recorded. Therefore, the amount of data used is larger
than that of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2.
Laser pickup block:
This block emits laser beam to a disc, and then collects the laser beam reflected
from the disc to convert it to an electric signal. The block consists of a laser, lens,
receiving element, etc.
Laser pickup block
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Before Requesting Service
Check 1
No movie can be recorded
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?
If movie still cannot be recorded after the above
checks, 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.
Check 2
No still can be recorded
• Afterdiscorcard isinserted, it
takes some time until
recording is possible.
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?
Inthefollowingcases, itwilltakemoretimethanusual
until operation is possible:
• Ispowerswitchsettomatchtherecordingmedium?
− When using DVD-RAM disc:
• When disc or card is removed and then reinserted
• When date changes (e.g., during the first recording
of the day)
Set to “
”.
• When the temperature is greatly different from the
time of previous recording
• When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is
inserted
• When disc is subject to severe vibrations
• When the battery or DC cord was disconnected
instead of following the correct procedure using
power switch to turn the DVD Video Camera off
− When using SD Memory Card 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 checks, 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 pack attached?
Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet?
• Is DVD Video Camera connected to PC using USB
cable?
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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Error Messages
A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Video Camera. If a message appears, refer to
the following table and take appropriate corrective action.
Messages are arranged in alphabetical order.
Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
(1) Dataerror inapartof Itispossiblethatthesystemcannotnormallycompletewritingoffile
image file. Repair data when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during
now?
recording or editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or
(2) Found error in image creating play list). Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the
file. Repair data now?
(3) Data error in all
image file. Repair all
data now?
video file, but even if “NO” is selected, the same message will
appearwhentheDVDVideoCameraisturnedonnexttime.(Donot
remove the disc while the DVD Video Camera is recognizing it:
Ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function.)
Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following
cautions:
• Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when power
was turned off.
• Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on another
recorder is mixed in.
• The repaired data may be different from the original recorded
content because of partial deletion of defective portion.
• Since the date/time of repair is added to the repaired data (only
the corrected portion for partial repair), the original date/time
information will be lost.
• Since all movies, and then all stills, are repaired, the order of
recorded contents will be lost.
(In case of message (2) (3) only)
• See *1 on page 157.
(1) Error has occurred. • Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD Video Camera using
Please restart.
the following methods:
(1) Turn power off, remove the battery pack or AC adaptor and
reattach it, and then turn power on again.
(2) Turn power off, and reinsert the disc. Then turn power on again.
(2) Error has occurred.
Please reinsert a disc.
(3) Error has occurred. (3) See *3 on page 157.
Error code No. xxxx.
(4) If you have another disc available, check to see if any problem
9, 42, 45, 46
Please read the manual. occurs with the disc. If another disc can be used normally, the
original disc may be defective: Contact the disc manufacturer.
Iftheaboveprocedurescannotsolvetheproblem, takenoteof
(4) ERROR xxxx
(5) DISK xxxx
the error number, and contact your dealer.
Reference: “Error Code 2881” shows that the disc cannot be
recognized properly.
(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 initialized for camera use was inserted.
47
(3)Formatthediscnow?
Battery pack is almost
empty. Replace it.
Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adaptor to power the
DVD Video Camera.
42, 45
106
Cannot combine scene. Unlessconsecutivescenesareselected,theycannotbecombined.
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Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
Select only movies and combine them.
Cannot combine.
Deselect PHOTO
scenes.
106
Cannot combine scene Scenes cannot be combined, because the programs are different.
of multiple programs. Create a play list.
116
106
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.
106
128
Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them.
Cannot execute.
Change display
category to ALL.
Thismessagewillappearifyouattempttocombineormovescenes
with “Category: VIDEO or PHOTO” specified.
Cannot execute.
Unselect multiple
scenes.
Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple
scenes were selected.
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28
CANNOT RECORD
PHOTOS
Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still images on DVD-
R disc. Use DVD-RAM disc to record still images.
Cannot replace
thumbnail on PHOTO
scenes.
The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed.
Select a movie.
103
Cannot select any more The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999.
scenes.
111
CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills.
Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
33, 101
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.
125
31
Carderrorhasoccurred. The card may be damaged: Use another card.
Formatting is not
complete.
Card error.
• The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card
again, or use another card.
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• Data other than still image may be included: Use another card.
Carderrorhasoccurred. Carderrorcouldhaveoccurredduringeditingofscenes.Turnoffthe
Keep card inside &
restart.
DVDVideoCamerawiththecardbeingusedinside,connecttheAC
adaptor, and then power the DVD Video Camera again. Repair of
scenes will be attempted.
45, 50
Card full.
Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
33, 101
No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary
stills or use another card.
Card full.
Cannot execute.
Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
33, 101
Card has no data.
This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute
playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded.
Card is not formatted.
Format the card now?
Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD
Video Camera, choose “YES” and format it.
125
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Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
Control Information
Error.
Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene
information.
126
Update the control information.
• Use another disc.
• See *3 on page 157.
28, 74
COPY PROTECTED
DISC ACCESS
The video signal input to this DVD Video Camera may be copy-
guarded.
Some prerecorded video materials, such as movies, are guarded
against copying.
Copy-guarded materials cannot be recorded on this DVD Video
Camera.
75
51, 52
The recorded scene is being stored on disc.
Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the
DVD Video Camera.
This DVD Video Camera is verifying whether the correct disc has
been inserted.
Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the
DVD Video Camera.
This message will be displayed for a little longer when the date
changes.
DISC ALMOST FULL
The disc will soon be full, and recording will be impossible.
Delete unnecessary scenes and try the disc again, or use another
disc.
32, 33,101
127
Disc error has occurred. • Disc error occurred during finalizing, and finalizing failed.
Finalizing is not
complete.
Replace the disc.
• See *3 on 157
Disc error has occurred. • Has the disc been initialized on PC? Has initializing the disc on
Format the disc now?
PC been interrupted?
Choose “YES” and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD
Video Camera. Initializing the disc will erase all data on it.
• See *2 on page 157.
125
Disc error has occurred. 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.
74, 125
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,
connectACadaptor, andthenpowertheDVDVideoCameraagain.
Repair of scenes will be tried.
45
28, 74
125
Disc error.
• Use another disc.
• See *3 on page 157.
• Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing
done on some device other than this DVD Video Camera.
Initialize the disc or use another disc.
• Initializing the disc will erase all data on it.
“DISCERROR”appears Ifyouhavewrite-protectedadiscusingthewrite-protectsettingtool
when an attempt to (WPTOOL)thatisequippedwiththeDVD-RAMdrivercontainedon
release write-protect is the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera, you cannot
made.
release the write-protect on this DVD Video Camera as is. Use the
write-protect setting tool on PC to release the write-protect.
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Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
Disc full. Cannot
execute.
Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another
disc.
101
Disc has no data.
This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute
playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded.
Disc has no Play List.
Switching of play list was selected with no play list stored.
117
Disc includes protected The disc may be software protected from a device other than this
scenes. Delete scenes? DVDVideoCamera. Toreleaseinthiscase,usethe devicethathas
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.
101, 106
Combine several scenes or delete them.
Disc is not formatted.
Format the disc now?
• Has the disc been initialized on a PC?
Choose “YES” and initialize the disc when using it on this DVD
Video Camera. Initialization will delete all data on the disc.
• See *2 on page 157
125
DPOF is not set to a
scene.
Thismessagewillappearwhen“SlideShow:DPOF”isspecifiedfor
the card to which DPOF was not set.
129
110
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.
50
32
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.
101
107
End scene cannot be
divided.
Division is not possible at the end of scene.
Error occurred. Please • AbnormalityhasoccurredwiththeDVD-RAMdisctoberepaired.
replace disc or format
disc.
Initialize the disc before using it, or use another disc. Initializing
the disc will erase all data on it.
125
• See *2 on page 157.
Error occurred. Please AnabnormalityoccurredwithaDVD-Rdisctoberepaired.Replace
127
31
replace disc.
the disc.
Finalize may not be
Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalizing, after which power
complete.Finalizeagain was supplied and disc was inserted.
now?
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.
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Reference
page
Message
NO CARD
Cause & Troubleshooting
Insert a card.
49
No card.
Please insert card.
No card is inserted.
Insert a card.
49
NO DISC
This message may appear when the DVD Video Camera or disc is
moved from a cold place to a warm place.
Condensation has occurred on the DVD Video Camera lens or
DVD-RAM drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the DVD Video
Camera turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1-2 hours.
9
The disc has not been inserted.
Insert it.
46
No more scenes. Play
List was deleted.
• All scenes are deleted from the play list.
• Since a play list with no scenes cannot be supported by
specifications, a play list from which all registered scenes have
been deselected will be deleted.
119, 120
Photo cannot be
divided.
Still image cannot be divided.
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116
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
programwilldisplaythismessage. (Thismessagewillnotappear
if you deselect scenes from play list.)
101
Scenes over limit.
Cannot add scene.
The number of scenes entered in play list has reached the limit that
can be entered.
Delete several scenes.
116, 120
107, 116
Scenes over limit.
Cannot divide scene.
The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be
entered.
Delete several scenes.
Scenes over limit.
Cannot move scene.
This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the
number of scenes has already reached the registrable limit.
104, 116
Stop processing
The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes.
There was no scene
which can be deleted.
ThismessagewillappearifyoutrytodeletemultiplescenesonDisc
Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked.
Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion.
101, 109
31
This card cannot be
used.
The card cannot be used in this DVD Video Camera: Use another
card.
Please replace card.
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.
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This disc is recorded by This DVD Video Camera can use only discs recorded on the NTSC
the PAL system. Please system. A disc recorded on the PAL system cannot be used on this
replace disc.
DVD Video Camera.
Top scene cannot be
divided.
Division is not possible at the start of scene.
107
156
Reference
page
Message
Cause & Troubleshooting
UNFORMAT DISC
The disc is not initialized or it is damaged.
If this message appears, be sure to initialize the disc on this DVD
Video Camera before using it.
Reinitializing even a disc used on this DVD Video Camera may be
necessary (initializing will erase all recorded contents on disc). If
thismessageappears, trytoinitializethedisc.Ifthesamemessage
still appears, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
125
See *2 on page 157.
Use AC adapter/
charger.
FinalizationisnotpossiblewhentheDVDVideoCameraispowered
by a battery pack: Use the AC adaptor for finalization.
45, 127
Use AC adapter/
charger.
ScenecannotberepairedwhentheDVDVideoCameraispowered
by a battery pack.
Turn off power.
IftheACadaptorisunavailableinhandyplace,removethedisc,use
the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the removed disc,
insert the disc into the DVD Video Camera afterwards, and connect
the AC adaptor.
45
VIDEOscene cannotbe No movie can be copied to card.
108
copied to card.
Select stills and copy them to card.
Write protected.
Check card.
• A locked card or write-protected disc is inserted.
• Release the lock or write-protect using the Card or Disc
Navigation menu.
31, 124
Write protected.
Check disk.
*1
• Thismessagemayalsoappearwhendirtadherestodisc. Ifthismessageappearswhenarecordeddiscisrecognized
immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt
before using it.
• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD Video
Camera off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
• If the repair message appears when you turn the DVD Video Camera on from off with a disc loaded after recording
on it, choose repair.
• If the repair message appears when recording and playback are normally possible with another disc - and no
condensation has occurred and the disc is not dirty - choose repair.
*2
• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. In this case, do not initialize the disc; remove it and then
use a soft, dry cloth to clean the dirt before using it.
• Thismessagemayalsoappearwhencondensationoccurs.Inthiscase,donotinitializethedisc;turntheDVDVideo
Camera off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
• Initialization will delete all data on disc.
*3
• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. Remove the disc and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean
the dirt before using it.
• This message may also appear when condensation occurs. Wait until the DVD Video Camera dries out, and then
turn it on again.
• This message will appear when a single-sided disc is insertedin 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 pack cannot be Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
charged.
Charge the battery pack at 50-86ºF (10-30ºC).
* Ifthebatterypackdoes
notchargeafteryoutry
the four procedures
shown on the right, it
may be dead:
Is the battery pack abnormally hot?
Remove the battery pack, leave it for a while to cool down, then
charge it.
23
Is the DC cord connected to AC adaptor? Unplug it.
Purchase a new
battery pack.
Has the battery pack been unused for a long time?
Remove the battery pack, and then reattach it.
Battery pack weakens
fast.
AreyouusingtheDVDVideoCamerawherethetemperatureisvery
low?
The DVD Video Camera can normally be used for 40-60 minutes
with a fully charged CGA-DU14A battery pack, but this time will be
shorter at low temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
43
44
Battery pack may be dead.
The performance of battery pack will deteriorate if it is used for an
extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery pack.
The CHARGE indicator Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
onACadaptorisblinking. Charge the battery pack in environment where the temperature is
50-86°F (10-30°).
The battery pack has possibly discharged excessively. Continue
charging: After a while, the battery pack will be charged to the
specified voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the
battery charge will be completed normally.
43
23
Power turns off
Is battery pack charged?
immediately after being Charge it.
turned on.
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 pack or AC adaptor 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
page
Cause and Correction
PressingtheRECbutton Is input image copy-guarded?
will not start recording. Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD Video
Camera.
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Recording starts but
stops immediately.
Is disc scratched or do dirt or fingerprints adhere to it?
Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.
If you turn this DVD Video Camera on for many hours in a high
temperature location, this DVD Video Camera may automatically
stop recording for the protection of the lens in the laser pickup
assembly. In this case, follow the messages on the display of this
DVD Video Camera.
To start recording again, turn this DVD Video Camera off and leave
it for a while.
Is some other AV device directly connected to the AV input/output
jack of this DVD Video Camera?
If the AV device is connected via several other devices, such as AV
selector, the video signal may be transmitted incorrectly. In such a
case, reduce the number of devices through which the video signal
is transmitted, or connect AV device directly.
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Are you attempting to record an image from a video game or PC?
FromsomevideogamesorPCs, imagescannotberecordedonthis
DVD Video Camera.
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91
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65
64
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.
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.
Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the
viewfinder as a monitor?
Adjust the diopter control.
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In cases other than the above, set the power switch to “OFF”, and
then set it to “
”, “
” or “
” again.
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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During playback
Reference
page
Symptom
Cause and Correction
Recognitionofdiscisnot Is disc dirty?
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complete
Use a 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 images 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 do dirt or fingerprints adhere to it?
momentarily interrupted. Clean the disc.
Poor playback picture
Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and recorded?
The problem may be remedied if a VCR equipped with TBC circuit
is used for playback.
Playback picture is
greatly distorted.
Was recording of external input made with “Frame” specified?
Specify “Field” for “PHOTO Input” in record mode settings.
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No sound
Is the TV volume control set correctly?
Adjust TV volume control.
Disc Navigation
thumbnails do not
appear.
Was the image recorded from AV input/output jack with
interference?
Record images with no noise or disturbance.
Photos on card cannot 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
camera used.
DCF(DesignruleforCameraFilesystem)isanintegratedimagefile
format for 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
page
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 recognized.
Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use
“Refresh driver” in Device Manager to reinstall the driver.
Turn PC off and then disconnect the USB cable. Turn PC on again,
and then use the USB cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to
PC.
Make sure the USB cable is completely plugged into this DVD Video
Camera.
®
If a yellow “!” mark is attached to some device in Windows Device
Manager, uninstall the USB device driver, and then reinstall it,
following the procedure on page 133.
Error occurs in playback IferroroccurswithUSBconnection,thetransferrateisnotsufficient.
ofDVDVideoCameraon It is recommended that you use a USB terminal conforming to
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PC.
USB2.0 when connecting the DVD Video Camera.
Application is
abnormally run on PC.
Turn the PC and DVD Video Camera off, and try again.
Error occurs during
writing to DVD-R disc.
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 of your 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 on this DVD
Video Camera to be read by the PC.
DVD-R disc cannot be
played back on DVD-
MovieAlbumSE.
DVD-MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data read on
DVD-R disc: Use optional-user provided DVD video playback
software to play back DVD-R disc on PC.
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Error appears when
starting DVD-
Make sure that your PC display adapter (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
recognized by
Make sure the power switch of this DVD Video Camera is set to
”, “ ” or “ ”.
“
application in PC.
The DISC EJECT lever While the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC, use Explorer to
does not work when the right-click the DVD Video Camera drive icon and execute “Eject”.
DVD Video Camera is
connected to PC.
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Reference
page
Symptom
Cause and Correction
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
®
different from the actual Explorer looks different from the actual recording time. The actual
recording time.
recording time will appear as date/time indication on playback
screen.
When DVD-
Adiscotherthan 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”tabtochoosethedrivewhereDVD-RAMdiscisloadedinthe
“Drive Select” column, and then click “OK”.
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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,
it takes much time to
read.
because data must be re-encoded and read.
• If“DividebyMarker”isnotchosen, itmaytakesometimebecause
data will be read while being re-encoded.
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Miscellaneous
Symptom
Reference
page
Cause and Correction
Powerdoesnotcomeon, Execute system reset (press the RESET button).
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ornooperationoccursby
Has the DVD Video Camera been subjected to impact?
pressing button.
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The DVD Video Camera could be damaged. Please contact us.
The date and time are
incorrect.
Has the DVD Video Camera been left unused for a long period of
time?
The internal backup memory battery may be discharged:
Charge it.
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Noscenecanbedeleted. Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted?
Iftheselectedscene(framedinred)exists,thatscenewillbedeleted
even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check the colors
of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen.
Disc cannot be removed. Did you detach the battery pack or AC adaptor before setting the
power switch to “OFF”?
42, 45, 50
37
Connect the battery pack or AC adaptor, set the power switch to
“
” and then “OFF”, and remove the disc.
Is the remote controller pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD
cannot be operated from Video Camera?
DVD Video Camera
remote controller.
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 controller 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 a battery in the remote controller?
Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead: Try
replacing it.
36
50
46
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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23
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.
42, 45
Operatingsoundisheard Thissoundisheardbecausethedisciscyclicallyoperatedanddoes
cyclically. not indicate a fault.
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System Reset
IftheDVDVideoCameradoesnotoperatenormally,perform“SystemReset”:TheDVDVideoCameramay
recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be
reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Video Camera.
1
Setthepowerswitchto“OFF”toturntheDVDVideo
Camera off.
Detach the battery pack or AC adaptor.
2
Useafinetippedpentoholddowntheresetbuttonfor
several seconds.
All settings will be reset.
Note:
Do not press the reset button with undue force.
lList of setting items
Setting
method
Item
Default
CameraFunctions Setup Program AE
Auto
Auto
On
P. 80
P. 81
P. 83
P. 57
P. 83
P. 84
P. 86
P. 87
P. 88
P. 88
P. 89
P. 90
P. 41
P. 40
P. 91
White Bal.
ElS
Dig.Zoom
40×
Wind Cut
Off
Wide
Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode
Quality
4:3
FINE
FINE
CAMERA
Field
Off
Input Source
PHOTO Input
Self Timer
OSD Output
On
Date Setup
LCD Setup
Date Mode
Date Set
M/D/Y
JAN 1 2004 12:00AM
Brightness
Color Level
P. 91
Initial Setup
Beep
On
P. 92
P. 92
P. 93
P. 93
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:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power Consumption:
When recording with LCD monitor off
VDR-M50PP approx. 4.9 W (in FINE mode)
VDR-M70PP approx. 5.2 W (in FINE mode)
CCD
VDR-M50PP: 1/6-inch interlaced
VDR-M70PP: 1/4-inch interlaced
Total number of pixels
VDR-M50PP: approx. 680,000
VDR-M70PP: approx. 1,020,000
Number of effective pixels
VDR-M50PP: Movie:approx. 340,000
Still: approx. 340,000
VDR-M70PP: Movie:approx. 400,000
(approx. 530,000 when 16:9 is set)
Still: approx. 960,000
Lens
VDR-M50PP: F1.8-3.6, f = 1/16"-1-1/2" (2.1-37.8 mm)
VDR-M70PP: F1.8-2.4, f = 3/16"-1-1/2" (3.8-38 mm)
Filter diameter: 1-7/16" (37 mm)
Focus
Zoom
Auto/Manual
Optical 18× (VDR-M50PP), Optical 10x (VDR-M70PP), (40×-
500x (VDR-M50PP), 40×- 240x (VDR-M70PP) with digital
zoom added) 40x for still
Required minimum illumination
Viewfinder
12 lx (3 lx : When Low Light mode is selected)
0.33-inch color TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels)
2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)
Electronic type
LCD monitor
Electronic image stabilizer
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)
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)
approx. 30 minutes (LPCM)
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-M50PP approx. 220 (in FINE mode)
(when using 32 MB card) VDR-M70PP approx. 50 (in FINE mode)
Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card.
(P. 33)
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Recording format
DVD-RAM disc
Movie: Conforming to DVD Video Recording format
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2)
Still:
Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD Video
Recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG
(VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M70PP: 1280 ×
960 pixels)
DVD-R disc
Card
Movie: Conforming to DVD Video Recording format
(when MPEG 1 Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected)
Still: Conforming to JPEG (VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels,
VDR-M70PP: 1280 × 960 pixels) standard
Audio playback format
Recording media
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3
8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)
8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Jacks
Video/audio input/output × 1, External microphone input × 1,
USB port (connected to PC USB port) × 1
USB
USB2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed)
Lithium-ion
Battery system
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
approx. 2-1/2"(W) × 3-1/2"(H) × 5-3/4" (D) inch
[64 (W) × 89 (H) × 146 (D) mm] (excluding projections)
Operating temperature (humidity)
32-104 °F (0-40 °C) (less than 80%).
32-86 °F (0-30 °C) when connected to PC
Storage temperature
Weight
-4-140 °F (-20-60 °C)
VDR-M50PP approx. 1.08 lbs (490 g )
VDR-M70PP approx. 1.10 lbs (500 g )
(without battery pack or disc)
Total weight when recording
Provided accessories
VDR-M50PP approx. 1.27 lbs (575 g)
VDR-M70PP approx. 1.29 lbs (585 g)
(when using CGA-DU14A battery pack)
AC adaptor/Charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable,
remotecontroller, buttontypebatteryforremotecontroller, lens
cap, lens cap string, shoulder belt, power cable, DC cord,
software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in Round
DVD Holder)
* The MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 format is a type of DVD Video standard. If your DVD player does not conform to
MPEG 1Audio Layer 2, record inLPCM mode andthe finalized DVD-R disc canlater be played back on thatDVD player.
.
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AC adaptor/Charger
Information for your safety
Power Source:
Power Consumption:
AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
0.5 W (When not in use)
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A
DC Output:
(DVD Video Camera operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight:
approx. 2.40 (W) × 1.26 (H) × 3.58 (D) inch
[61 (W) × 32 (H) × 91 (D) mm ]
approx. 0.231 lbs (105 g)
Note:
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Request for Service Notice
(USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair
Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.
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Limited Warranty
(For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
COMPANY,DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRICCORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or
Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product
Parts
Labor
Contact Number
Service
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In or Mail-In
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In: 21”
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
TV/HDR
Combination
1-888-843-9788
In-Home or Carry-In
Rechargeable
Batteries
Ten (10) Days
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
(in exchange for
defective item)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Five (5) Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ninety (90) Days
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or
other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are
for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer
or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or
Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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Warranty
(For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any
such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed,
subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been
altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is
used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase
is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the
exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at:
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
Richmond, British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Calgary, Alberta
Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Lachine, Quebec
Panasonic Canada Inc.
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Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC H8T 1C4
Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (514) 633-8020
6835-8 St. N. E.
Calgary, AB T2E 7H7
Tel: (403) 295-3955
Fax: (403) 274-5493
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418
Fax: (604) 278-5627
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Executive Office:
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 348-7000
Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123
Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Panasonic Sales Company
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, Carolina, PR 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4W 2T3
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