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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 1 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM
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DVD Palmcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. VDR-M30PP
Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take time to become familiar with the operating
instructions and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
Quick Start Guide for Software on page 12
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
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 2 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD Palmcorder 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 SUR
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 3 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM 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 rad
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 4 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM 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 t
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abcdfevcdsz mitoniikikata key to chise kawaii koneko namemekogaikiteita momogatoiredemizubitashi VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 5 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM 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 Palmcorder and a
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 6 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM 11 An appliance and cart combination SERVICE should be moved with care. Quick 16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video stops, excessive force, and uneven product yourself as opening or removing covers may surfaces may cause the appliance expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. and cart combination to overturn. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 17 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this video
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 7 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM 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 Palmcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again. Do not place the DVD Palmcorder with the open LCD screen down. Clos
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 8 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Heat on surface of product: The surface of the DVD Palmcorder 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 Palmcorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen. Be careful of ambient temperature: Using the DVD Palmcorder in a place
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 9 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Be careful of moisture condensation: When you move the DVD Palmcorder 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 Palmcorder. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If conden
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 10 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD Palmcorder 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 Palmcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the DVD Palmcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater. Do not store the DVD Palmcorder in a place wh
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 11 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Read This First To guide you, we've included following six chapters. The section on “Setups” explains how to set up We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, the DVD Palmcorder, battery pack, and set the so it includes two easy ways to find the information date/time. you need: The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the A quick index for the information you use most basic operation of this DVD Palmcorder- often (this
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 12 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Introduction ●You can record even during playback Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can start recording during playback New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur. ●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes You do not need to r
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Quick Start Guide for Software Features 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 Palmcorder to PC. DVD-RAM Driver Install this driver when using stills and images recorded on DVD-RAM disc on a PC. DVD-MovieAlbumSE By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with the DVD Palmcorder, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing. It is also possible to transfer extracted dat
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5 Edit motion image and interractive DVD menu using MyDVD. 6 Insert the new DVD-R disc into the DVD palmcorder. ≥When making an original DVD-R disc using MyDVD software, a message for initialization appears on the LCD of DVD Palmcorder. Press “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 Palmcoder when using a DVD-R disc with computer. 7 Write images to the DVD-R Disc with MyDVD. ≥Write edited motion images
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 15 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Table of Contents Be sure to read the following before opening Basic Techniques the package of CD-ROM.................................. 4 Basic Operation of DVD Palmcorder ................ 47 Cautions When Using ......................................... 7 Turning DVD Palmcorder On or Off ......................47 Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder.....................48 Cautions When Storing..................................... 10 Viewing
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 16 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM (Switch) ............................................................116 Advanced Techniques Playing Back Program (Play) ..............................117 Understanding Flow of Menu............................ 80 Changing Title of Program (Title) ........................117 Setting Up Camera Functions........................... 82 Play List .......................................................... 119 Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 17 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Subsidiary Information Cleaning.......................................................... 147 No DVD Palmcorder Operation - Check the Following: ..................................................... 148 Error Messages .............................................. 150 Troubleshooting.............................................. 157 System Reset ................................................. 164 Major Specifications....................
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 18 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery Pack (model CGA-DU14A): AC Adapter/Charger (model PV-DAC13): DC Cord: Portable power supply for this DVD Used to power the DVD Palmcorder from AC When powering the DVD Palmcorder from Palmcorder. Charge it before use. outlet, or charge battery pack. household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD Palmcorder and AC adapter/ charg
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 19 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM Names of Parts 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 A/V MIC (Inside the cover) 11 BATTERY EJECT 910 (Bottom) 1 Recording indicator (P. 95) 7 External microphone jack (P. 54) The red indicator will light during recording. 8 AV input/output jack (P. 67, 74) 2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 57) 9 Stereo microphone (P. 54) 3 Lens hood (P. 58) 10 2.5” type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Always remove this lens hood when using (inside) (P. 48) generally available tele-co
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VDR-M30PP_GB.book Page 20 Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 PM 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 12 Viewfinder (P. 48) 16 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 9, 55) 13 Diopter control (P. 48) 17 Card insertion block (P. 46) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 18 Battery attachment platform (P. 39) viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 19 Record button (REC) (P. 52) 14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 9, 52, 55) Will blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is 20 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35) op
