R 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.
Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off . WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTOR (PV-DAC13).
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.
Be sure to read the following before opening the CD-ROM package This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return only the package of storage medium to your dealer.
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.
11 12 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. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
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.
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 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.
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.
Read This First To guide you, we've included the following six chapters. • The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/ time. • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic operation of this DVD Video Camera-recording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images. • The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains settings on this DVD Video Camera for more advanced usage.
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.
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.
3 Export motion image data to PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE. 4 MyDVD program will automatically start. (see page 142 for details) 5 Edit motion images and introduce interactive DVD menus using MyDVD Software. 6 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.
Table of Contents Important Information ........................................ 2 Be sure to read the following before opening the CD-ROM package ...................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 5 Cautions When Using ........................................ 7 Cautions When Storing.................................... 10 Suggestions and Restrictions .......................... 10 Read This First ................................................ 11 About This Manual.....................
Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras ....................................... 76 Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices ............................................................. 77 Advanced Techniques Understanding Flow of Menus ......................... 78 Setting Up Camera Functions.......................... 80 Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) ......................... 80 Adjusting Color (White Balance)..........................
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 ...........................
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): DC Cord: Used to power the DVD Video Camera from When powering the DVD Video Camera from AC outlet, or charge battery pack. household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor.
Names of Parts 5 6 7 8 9 C DIS ION AT VIG NA T EC SEL NU ME u y t 1 2 3 i 4 10 A/V 11 MIC 12 (Inside the cover) 1 Infrared receiver (P. 37) When the remote controller is used to operate the DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 35) 3 Recording indicator (P. 93) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Internal stereo microphone (P. 51) 5 Lock cover and Lock button (P.
14 15 16 AC 17 18 CAR CE SS/P D AC 19 S CES C DIS C EJ ECT 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 14 Viewfinder (P. 7, 37) 22 Power switch (P. 50, 51, 52) 15 Diopter control (P. 37) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder (Pull out the viewfinder.). 23 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35) 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.
DISC NAVIGATION 28 29 30 SELECT AUTO AUTO FOCUS EXPOSURE 37 DISC NAVIGATION 31 FOCUS EXPOSURE BACK LIGHT SELECT MENU BACK LIGHT DISPLAY MENU VOL 38 39 RESET DISPLAY 40 VOL 32 33 34 28 AUTO button (P. 67) To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic. 35 36 35 USB port (To PC) 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.
41 47 42 43 48 44 49 50 51 45 52 53 46 54 55 41 REC button (P. 51, 52) 47 ZOOM T button (P. 57) 42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 57) 48 ZOOM W button (P. 57) 43 Reverse skip button (P. 61) 49 Forward Search button (P. 60) 44 Reverse search button (P. 60) 50 Play/pause button (P. 59) 45 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 95) 51 Forward skip button (P. 61) 46 MENU button (P. 40, 79, 101) 52 DISPLAY button (P. 63) 53 Stop button (P. 11, 59, 79) 54 DELETE button (P. 101) 55 SELECT button (P.
Setting Up the Battery Pack The CGA-DU14A battery pack provided with this DVD Video Camera has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD Video Camera. Note: • Be sure to use the specified battery pack CGA-DU14A (provided) for the DVD Video Camera: using other batteries could cause the DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or result in fire. • Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor to charge the battery pack: using other chargers could cause electric shock or fire.
12 Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can delete the recorded contents (See page 28). 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.
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. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording. REC button Note: When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD Video Camera.
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. 2. Put in a card. 26 3. Insert the card all the way until it locks.
3 Start recording (P. 52). 1. Open the LCD monitor (See page 38). 2. Set the LOCK switch to (to the right). 3. While holding the switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to “ ”. 4. Press the REC button. Pressing REC once will record one photo. REC button 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor. 1. Open the LCD monitor (P. 38). 2. Press the A button in recording pause status: the recorded scene will be played back. 3. Press the g button to stop playback.
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 Function SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Recording movie l l - Recording still l - l Deleting recorded image l - l Editing on this DVD Video Camera l - - Playback on DVD player -*1 l*2 - Playback on DVD video recorder l*3 l*2 -*4 l: Functions available; -: Not available *1: Can be play
Information on DVD-R Disc You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data. For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD Video Camera writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording. If the disc has no area to be written for adjustment, recording may not be possible. To prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc which has been recorded on more than 50 times.
Handling Discs lUsing discs lStoring discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • When using a disc in this DVD Video Camera, be sure to keep it in Round DVD Holder. • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the exposed disc portion, and be careful that no dirt adheres to it.
Available Cards lCommon cautions for disc and card SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard can be used in this DVD Video Camera. lHandling card • Do not use cards other than the designated ones. • Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal. • Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on label pasting portion. • Do not subject card to impact, Terminal bend card or drop it. • Do not disassemble card or modify it. • Do not expose card to water.
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 XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 No recording possible FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 60 min *3 No recording possible Approx.
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc lNumber of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999 If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on it, movies can also be recorded on it. Recordable Stills (Photos) on Card The number of recordable stills will vary depending on the recording quality: see page 87 for the setting of recording quality. For VDR-M50PP Capacity Recording quality FINE NORM ECO 8 MB Approx. 45 Approx. 95 Approx. 190 16 MB Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx.
Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery pack. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Holding DVD Video Camera Using Grip Belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD Video Camera up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button and the Zoom lever. Adjust the length of grip belt so that the DVD Video Camera is stable when you press the REC button with your thumb. 1) Detach the belt.
To use as a Grip Belt again 1 Attach the tip of the grip belt to the DVD Video Camera (1). Press down the lock cover in the direction of the arrow so that the belt 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 Attach the lens cap string to lens cap.
Inserting Battery into Remote Controller Insert the provided button type battery into remote controller. 1 Slide the cover to remove it. 2 Insert the button type battery with the positive R terminal facing up. 3 Slide the cover to close it. Note: The life of the button type battery is approximately one year. If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with remote controller: Replace the battery.
lUsing Remote Controller To operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote controller, point it at the infrared receiver before pressing buttons. If it does not work properly, do not forget to point it at the receiver to repeat the action. The remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m). Note: • When using the remote controller, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light.
Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. 1 Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a spot where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor. 90° Hook your finger lRange of LCD monitor movement (Bottom) The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90º.
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.
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 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear. 3 Use the joystick to choose “Date Setup” and then “Date Set”.
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 M/D/Y 5:00PM SEP 30 2004 D/M/Y 17:00 30. 9.2004 Y/M/D 17:00 2004. 9.30 1 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the joystick to select the desired date display format, and then press the A button. The menu screen will appear.
About the Battery Pack Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera 1 Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform on this DVD Video Camera and slide it upward until a click is heard. Note: • Make sure that the battery pack is in the correct orientation. • Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery pack to fall, resulting in damage. Terminal must face up.
lRecordable time with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate DVD Video Camera recordable time with fully charged battery pack [with model CGA-DU14A]: VDR-M50PP Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc approx. 140 min − When using approx. 120 min LCD monitor − When using viewfinder When using viewfinder approx. 140 min approx. 135 min When using approx. 120 min approx. 115 min LCD monitor STD When using viewfinder approx.
Remaining Battery Level Indicator When the battery pack is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty (Blinks) Shows remaining level Note: • If you use the optional CGA-DU07A battery pack at low temperatures, “ ” may not appear, and the battery usable time may be shorter.
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 1 Connect the power cable to AC adaptor. 2 Plug the power cable into household AC outlet.
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. 2 Gently open the cover by hand until it stops. 3 Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc Incorrect orientation guide until it stops. Note that the recording/playback surface of disc must face the inside of DVD Video Camera.
Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery pack or AC adaptor is connected to DVD Video Camera. • See page 74 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to “Check 4” on page 150. • The disc insertion orientation is specific: Forcibly inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the DVD Video Camera or Round DVD Holder of disc. • If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not close.
Removing Disc 1 Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video Camera off. 2 Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion compartment will open slightly. DISC EJECT 3 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. 4 Remove the disc. Hold the top of Round DVD Holder as shown in the illustration and gently pull it out.
Inserting and Removing Card 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera off. 2 Open the cover of card 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. insertion slot. 3 Insert card with its contacts inward until it locks.
Basic Techniques This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD Video Camera. Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off While holding down the button at the center of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to “ ”: To record still on SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard Set to “OFF”: The DVD Video Camera will turn off.
12 Recording Movie Before You Begin • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD Video Camera. ACCESS/PC indicator REC button • • • Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. Power switch 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. Set the power switch to “ ” to turn the DVD Video Camera on. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operations: • • • • • • 2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).
13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator REC button Power switch 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to “ ”. When using card: Set the power switch to “ ”. After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the subsequent operations: 52 2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the REC button.
123 Compensating for Backlight When subject is lit from behind , this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. 1 Press the BACK LIGHT button during recording. REC 0:00:09 REM 3 0 MIN Backlight correction icon FINE 8 : 0 0 AM SEP 30 2 0 0 4 The backlight correction icon will appear. Note: • Pressing the BACK LIGHT button will alternate backlight setting between on and off.
123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Information Display during Recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 REC L IN 0:00:00 1 0 REM 3 0 MIN FULL AUTO 8 9 10 11 o Manual focus 7 14 15 16 DISC ACCESS 17 12 13 FINE 8 : 0 0 AM SEP 30 2004 18 The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual display. 1.
8. Zoom W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y [Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-M70PP), only in movie recording mode] 9. Exposure correction 10. FULL AUTO indicator 11. Warning message 12. Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD Video Camera N : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD Video Camera O : SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard P : Locked SD Memory Card No display*4 13.
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.
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. If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital zoom will be activated midway (when optical 18-power is exceeded on VDR-M50PP or optical 10-power is exceeded on VDR-M70PP). You can set the digital zoom up to 40x in photo mode, and 40x and 500x (on VDRM50PP) or 240x (on VDR-M70PP).
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.
Playing Back Before You Begin • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P. 46, 49). • Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P. 50). Playing Back 1 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.
123 Playback from Start of Disc or Card Use the Go To function (P. 62) or Disc Navigation function (P. 95) to play back from the start of disc or card. 12 Search Playback of Movie During playback, tilt the joystick right or left and hold it: Search playback will start. Hold to right : Scenes will be visually scanned forward Hold to left : Scenes will be visually scanned backward Release the joystick when you find the desired image: Normal playback will start from that point.
12 Skip Playback of Movie During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene. Tilt down once : To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Tilt up once : To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback. Hold down : To continuously locate the beginnings of scenes, starting from the scene following the scene being played back.
123 Jumping to Specified Point (Go To) 1 Press the MENU button Top End Go T o during playback. To p En d Spec i f y 2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the A button. ENTER RETURN RAM :To go to the start, and enter playback pause. :To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specify :To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See the following for details.
123 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 lSwitching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: Recording mode*1 Scene No. 06 006 Repeat play*5 RAM 0 : 00 : 1 6 Playback operation*6 Counter Disc type*4 Program No. or Play List No.
123 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.
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.
123 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. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Exposure indicator FINE 8 : 0 0 AM SEP 30 2 0 0 4 2 Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the exposure while viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
123 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.
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).
123 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 AV input/output jack A/V To video/ audio input jacks To S-video input jack* MIC Yellow White AV/S input/output cable (provided) Red * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note: • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback.
Viewing on TV Screen 1 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”. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 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. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing.
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 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder (See page 73). 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/ player.
2 Playback on DVD Player 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 127. No further data can be recorded on finalized disc. Note: Use this DVD Video Camera to finalize the DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD Video Camera. 2 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. See “Removing from/and Replacing in Round DVD Holder” on page 73. 72 3 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD player.
12 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.
Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder 1 Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace 2 Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label surface facing up, taking care not to touch the disc surface. to lock the release levers at positions (3).
123 Recording (Dubbing) Images Before You Begin • Before connecting this DVD Video Camera to another device, be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable disc or card in this DVD Video Camera (see P. 28, 31). 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.
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 3 relay adapters (generally available) *2 A/V MIC AV/S input/output cable (provided) To S-VIDEO output jack of video camera, etc.*3 8mm video camera, VHS video camera, etc.
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).
Advanced Techniques This section explains various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera. Understanding Flow of Menus Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear. Tilt the joystick up, down, to the left or the right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the option. The screens used here to explain menus are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used.
lFlow of Menus Refer to page indicated for details about each function. Camera Functions Setup Program AE (P. 80) Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up White balance (P. 81) P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o EIS (P. 83) EIS : On D i g . Zoom : 4 0 x Digital zoom (P. 57) Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 Wind Cut (P. 83) ENTER RETURN RAM Wide*1 (P. 84) *1 Date Setup Display format (P. 41) Date setting (P. 40) Da t e Se t up Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y Da t e Se t ENTER Not displayed on VDR-M50PP.
123 Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 79 for how to set. • No menu screen appears with external input. 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.
Adjusting Color (White Balance) This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions.
Note: • Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology” on page 148) with hand, etc. Infrared sensor block • If a optional-user provided tele or wide-conversion lens is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on the recording conditions. If this happens, set the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance.
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, Came r a F u nc t i on s Se t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . On EIS D i g . Zo om Of f Wi n d Cu t Wide RAM ENTER RETURN choose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
1 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.
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”.
Setting Up Record Functions 12 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.
3 Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Quality” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose the option you want, and then press the A button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p Quality I n p u t Sou r ce Se l f T i mer OSD Ou t p u t ENTER RETURN 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
Receiving Image from Another Device (Input Source) 123 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 Contents On-screen display CAMERA This option usually selected. No display LINE To input image from another device. L IN To input S-VIDEO signal from another device.
Note: • The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the onscreen information. • The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images” on page 75 to see how to connect the DVD Video Camera to another device. • “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M70PP only). • “OSD Output” is displayed only when “Input Source” is set to “CAMERA”.
Setting OSD Output On or Off (On-Screen Display) 123 If you connect this DVD Video Camera to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on-screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “OSD output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
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: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. B r i gh t n e s s Co l o r L e v e l ENTER RETURN RAM The brightness adjustment bar will appear on the screen. 2 Use the joystick for adjustment.
123 Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) Setting Contents On Beep is heard when the power switch is turned on/off, the REC button is pressed, etc. Off No beep is heard. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
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 Contents On The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD Video Camera is recording. Off The recording indicator will not light even during recording. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
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 “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting. I n i t i a l Setup Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose “NO” on the verification screen in step 2 or press the g button.
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.
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) A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Selected scene number*1/ Total number of scenes Cursor Current page position*4 Bar graph Still image icon*2 Operation guide*3 *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 PLAY Disc type icon*5 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. No still icon will appear for card.
Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. 3 Press the A button. Playback will start from the selected scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. A l l Pr og r ams PLAY 0 01 / 014 RAM A l l Pr og r ams Up or Down Left or Right PLAY Note: Tilting the joystick to left or right will move the cursor to the preceding or following scene.
Selecting Multiple Scenes 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. 3 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.
Disc Navigation Menu Functions Available with Disc Navigation Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: Function Deletion of scenes Disc or card used 13 Contents You can delete unnecessary scenes. Reference page 101 Editing of scenes 1 You can attach fade and skip to a scene, combine scenes, or divide one scene. 103 - 107 Scene information display 123 You can display information on one scene or multiple scenes, such as image quality, recording time, etc.
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 Edit Copy Select Detail (P.101) Thumbnail Skip Fade Combine Divide Move* (P.108) (P.111) (P.112) (P.103) (P.104) (P.105) (P.106) (P.107) (P.104) Start → Current (P.111) Current → End (P.
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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. All Programs 7 Press the g button to quit. De l e t e Sc en e 0 05 / 0 1 4 ENTER RAM PLAY Scene to be deleted 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Delete” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button.
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 Ex i t De l e t e ENTER Edit Select Go To RETURN Go To S t a r t – Cu r r en t Cu r r en t – End All RAM ENTER RETURN To p En d RAM ENTER RETURN RAM Exit .....................To restore the Disc Navigation screen Delete .................To delete selected scenes Start→Current ....
1 Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail) Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the thumbnail of the scene to be changed. 3 Press the MENU button.
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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Skip”, and then press the A button. 5 The “Set Skip” screen will appear: If you are sure you want to skip the selected scene, press the A button. 6 Press the C button to quit.
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 Wipe: Fades in from black screen vertically. Fades out vertically from screen to black screen Black: Fades in from black screen Fades out to black screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects. 3 Press the MENU button.
Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine) 1 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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be combined. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Combine” and then press the A button.
1 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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose, “Scene”, “Edit”, “Divide” and then press the A button.
Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy) 1 Set the power switch to “ ” or “ “. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the still to be copied. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Copy” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button. Note: • No movie can be copied. • When you can copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card, recording quality will automatically be set to “FINE”. • If you press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 6, the submenu screen will appear (P.102).
3 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 Set the power switch to “ ”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Lock” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button. 6 The “Lock Set” screen will appear: If you are sure you want to lock the selected scene, press the A button.
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 Set the power switch to “ ”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to which DPOF is to be set. 4 Press the MENU button.
123 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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. 4 Choose “Start → Current”, “Current → End” or “All” and then press the A button.
123 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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Detail”, and then press the A If you have selected multiple scenes, the information shown below will appear. Pressing the g button will restore the thumbnail display screen.
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 Movie Scene No. 2 9:00AM Movie Scene No. 3 10:20AM Still Scene No. 4 11:45AM Still Scene No. 5 1:30PM Movie Scene No. 6 5:20PM Still 8:00PM Program No.
12 Playing Back Program (Play) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the A 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.
6 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button. 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. TITLE a t a Par k 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a b c d e f g h n o p q r s t u à è ì ò ù á é í â ê î ô û ä ë ï 2 Enter ENTER DELETE 9 i v ó ö 0 j w ú ü SPACE k l m x y z ã ñ õ ç ß Cancel SEL SELECT You can use the joystick to select characters from the “capital letter”, “small letter” and “symbol” input modes.
1 Play List What is “Play List”? You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording. 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.
Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch) Select the desired play list: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the “Switch Playlist” PlayL i s t Sw i t c h Play Create Ed i t Ti t le ETC Del e te ENTER RETURN RAM screen to select the play list you wish to display, and then press the A button. 0 1 AUG 3 0 2004 1 2 : . .
Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the A button. The scenes of the program that was displayed in step 1 will appear in the upper row, and the scenes of selected play list will appear in the lower row.
Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r ams Perform steps 2−4 on page 118. P l a yL i s t N o . 0 2 DELETE 3 Move the cursor to the play 4 Press the A button. 004/014 008/008 EX I T list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes.
Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2−4 on page 118. 3 Move the cursor to the play Ed i t P l a yL i s t A l l P r o g r a ms P l a yL i s t No . 0 4 ADD 5 Choose “Delete” on the “Edit” menu screen, and then press the A button. P l a yL i s t No .
Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 9 The screen for verifying move will appear: Choose 2 Press the MENU button. “YES”, and then press the A button. 3 Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Select the scene to be moved, and then press the A button. 5 Press the MENU button. 6 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Move”, and then press the A button.
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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and 5 The screen verifying exit from this menu will appear: Choose “YES” and then press the A button. 4 Use the “Playlist Title” screen to select the play list 6 Press the g button to quit.
Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. Top (End) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
Disc or Card Management 123 Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu screen, and then press the A button. (When using disc) Cap a c i t y Approx.
13 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc. Format Card) Before You Begin • Take great care that power is not turned off during initialization: If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect initialization will result, and at worst, the data recorded on disc or card may be damaged. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button.
Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info.) 1 Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera handles information on scenes, such as skip or fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally. If this happens, use the Update Control Info function to update the data.
2 Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery pack. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
1 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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Category” on the “Others” menu screen, and then press the A button.
Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills) 3 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 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Slide Show”, “All” or “DPOF”, and then press the A button. All: Note: • One still is played for approx. 5 seconds. • With slide show, playback starts from the first still on card.
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.
Contents on Provided CD-ROM Upon inserting the provided CD-ROM into the PC, the “Setup Menu” screen will appear. You can install the included software. If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. lUSB Driver (see page 133 for installation) Install this driver when using the provided USB cable to connect this DVD Video Camera to PC. • Be sure you do not connect the USB cable before installing the USB driver.
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 “DVDMovieAlbumSE”, and then open “On-line Manual”.
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 5 Click “Quit”. “USB Driver” on the “Setup Menu” screen. If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, doubleclick the CD-ROM drive icon.
8 A warning message will appear, but click “Continue Anyway”. Click 9 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.
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 3 Click “Next”. “DVD-RAM Driver” on the “Setup Menu” screen. If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, doubleclick the CD-ROM drive icon.
5 Check the folder in which the DVD-RAM driver will 8 Installation will start. When installation is complete, be installed, and then click “Next”. 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 6 Check the program folder to be installed, and then click “Next”.
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”.
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 4 Choose “NTSC” for the TV broadcast system, click “DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3” on the “Setup Menu” screen. “Next”. If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, doubleclick the CD-ROM drive icon. 2 The screen for installing “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” will appear: Click “Next”.
6 If you do not change the program folder name, click 9 Choose the restart option, and then click “Finish”. “Next”. Click 7 Check the contents, and then click “Next”. Click Windows® 2000 Professional a If your PC uses message announcing “READ ONLY FILE DETECTION MESSAGE” will appear: Click “No”. Proceed with installation, following the instructions on screen.
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 4 After you accept the Software Licence Agreement, “MyDVD 4.0” on the “Setup Menu” screen. If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, doubleclick the CD-ROM drive icon. “Choose Destination Location” will appear. If you do not wish to change the folder where the software is installed, click “Next”.
Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed MyDVD, recommends user registration of MyDVD, in order to offer appropriate support to customers. The guide for user registration will appear when you start MyDVD for the first time, or you can do it any time by accessing the following URL: http://www.mydvd.com (You will need an Internet connection for user registration.) For registered customers http://support. sonic.
Note: • Choose “Divide by Marker” in the “Option” box: Each scene of program recorded on the DVD Video Camera will be saved as an independent movie file so that export can be executed at high speed. If you do not choose “Divide by Marker”, movie files may be unified and re-encoded, so it may take time to export them or the image quality may slightly deteriorate.
Uninstalling Software Use the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed: Uninstalling USB Driver With Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me: 1 Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to “ “, and use the USB cable to connect it to the PC. 2 Open “System” on “Control Panel”, and then choose the “Device Manager” tab. 3 Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” in “CDROM”. If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
With Windows® 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional: 1 Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to “ ”, and use the USB cable to connect it to the PC. 2 Open “System” on “Control Panel”, and then click “Device Manager” under the “Hardware” tab. 3 Delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device” in “DVD/CD-ROM drive”. 4 If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, delete “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device” in “Disk drives”.
Supplementary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories Video Camera Accessories Accessory# LM-AK60U Description 8cm DVD-RAM LM-RK30U 8cm DVD-R PV-DAC13 AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable CGA-DU07A 680mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack CGA-DU14A* 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack CGA-DU21A 2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-SDH512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA 512 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 128 MB SD Memory Card 64
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.
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.
Terminology DVD-RAM disc: Rewritable DVD disc. DVD-R disc: One-time recordable DVD disc. DVD Video format: This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format, etc. to record videos (movies). A generally available DVD video conforms to this format. DVD Video recorder: This device can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that conforms to the DVD Video Recording format.
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.
Before Requesting Service Check 1 No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc. Check the following: • Is DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc inserted? • Is power switch set to “ ”? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Video Camera writeprotected? Release the write-protect. • Does disc have remaining recording space? If movie still cannot be recorded after the above checks, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
Check 5 No DVD Video Camera operation Is a fully charged battery pack attached? Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open? No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD Video Camera. Check 7 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD Video Camera connected to PC using USB cable? Unplug the USB cable.
Error Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Video Camera. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in all image file.
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes. Select only movies and combine them. Cannot combine scene of multiple programs. Scenes cannot be combined, because the programs are different. Create a play list. 106 Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then multiple scenes. combine them. Cannot delete scenes. Reference page This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be deleted.
Message Control Information Error. Cause & Troubleshooting Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene information. Update the control information. • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 157. COPY PROTECTED DISC ACCESS DISC ALMOST FULL Reference page 126 28, 74 The video signal input to this DVD Video Camera may be copyguarded. Some prerecorded video materials, such as movies, are guarded against copying. Copy-guarded materials cannot be recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page 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. Message Disc includes protected The disc may be software protected from a device other than this scenes.
Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page NO CARD Insert a card. 49 No card. Please insert card. No card is inserted. Insert a card. 49 NO DISC This message may appear when the DVD Video Camera or disc is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Condensation has occurred on the DVD Video Camera lens or DVD-RAM drive. Do not remove the disc; leave the DVD Video Camera turned off in a place as dry as possible for 1-2 hours. 9 The disc has not been inserted. Insert it. 46 No more scenes.
Message UNFORMAT DISC Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page The disc is not initialized or it is damaged. If this message appears, be sure to initialize the disc on this DVD Video Camera before using it. Reinitializing even a disc used on this DVD Video Camera may be necessary (initializing will erase all recorded contents on disc). If this message appears, try to initialize the disc. If the same message still appears, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc. 125 See *2 on page 157.
Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD Video Camera to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Battery pack cannot be charged. * If the battery pack does not charge after you try the four procedures shown on the right, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery pack.
During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC button Is input image copy-guarded? will not start recording. Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD Video Camera. 75 Recording starts but stops immediately. Is disc scratched or do dirt or fingerprints adhere to it? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.
During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Recognition of disc is not Is disc dirty? complete Use a soft, dry cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback button will not start playback. 74 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.
When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC: Symptom Reference page Cause and Correction No drive icon appears on The DVD Video Camera is not turned on. PC. Check the power supply. 50 Driver is not properly recognized. Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use “Refresh driver” in Device Manager to reinstall the driver. Turn PC off and then disconnect the USB cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the USB cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to PC.
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. Reference page When the time stamp of file in DVD-RAM is viewed on PC, it is different from the actual recording time. The file system of this DVD Video Camera is operated on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not been set.
Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Power does not come on, Execute system reset (press the RESET button). or no operation occurs by Has the DVD Video Camera been subjected to impact? pressing button. The DVD Video Camera could be damaged. Please contact us. The date and time are incorrect. Reference page 164 170 Has the DVD Video Camera been left unused for a long period of time? The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: Charge it. 40 No scene can be deleted.
System Reset If the DVD Video Camera does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Video Camera may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Video Camera. 1 Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video Camera off. Detach the battery pack or AC adaptor. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset button for several seconds. All settings will be reset.
Major Specifications DVD Video Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 7.9/7.2 V 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.
Recording format DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc Card Audio playback format Recording media Jacks USB Battery system Dimensions (W × H × D) Operating temperature (humidity) Storage temperature Weight Total weight when recording Provided accessories 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) Movie: Conforming to DVD Video R
AC adaptor/Charger Power Source: Power Consumption: DC Output: Information for your safety AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W 0.5 W (When not in use) DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (DVD Video Camera operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging) Dimensions (W × H × D) approx. 2.40 (W) × 1.26 (H) × 3.58 (D) inch [61 (W) × 32 (H) × 91 (D) mm ] Weight: approx. 0.231 lbs (105 g) Note: Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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.
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