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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
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Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off . 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). The DVD
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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
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Be sure to read the following before opening the CD-ROM package This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return only the package of storage medium to your dealer. This License A
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abcdfevcdsz mitoniikikata key to chise kawaii koneko namemekogaikiteita momogatoiredemizubitashi 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 op
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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 12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should prod
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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.
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Heat on surface of product: • The surface of the DVD Video Camera will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD Video Camera is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen. Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is over 140ºF (40°C) or under
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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
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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: • Du
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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 We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/ so it includes two easy ways to find the information time. you need: • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic • A quick index for the information you use most often operation of this DVD Video Camera-recording of (this page). movies, still images, extern
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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 im
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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 dis
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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. Do not perf
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Table of Contents Important Information ........................................ 2 Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor................................................ 45 Be sure to read the following before Inserting and Removing Disc........................... 46 opening the CD-ROM package ...................... 4 Inserting Disc....................................................... 46 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 5 Removing Disc ........................................
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Recording (Dubbing) Images from Directing Scenes Effectively Other Video Cameras....................................... 76 (Edit - Fade) ................................................... 105 Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Combining Multiple Scenes Devices............................................................. 77 (Edit - Combine) ............................................. 106 Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide) .......................... 107 Advanced Techniques Copying Stills
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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 .............
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Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you found all the following accessories in the package: Battery Pack (CGA-DU14A): AC Adaptor/Charger (PV-DAC13): DC Cord: Portable power supply for this DVD Video Used to power the DVD Video Camera from When powering the DVD Video Camera from Camera. Charge it before use. AC outlet, or charge battery pack. household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor. Power Cable: Remote Controller (VEQ3993): Button Type Battery
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Names of Parts 59 678 12 3 4 10 A/V MIC 11 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 Only for VDR-M70PP: DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the Attach the optional video flash here. infrared signal. 10 AV input/output jack (P. 69, 75) 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 35) 11 External microphone jack (P. 68) 3 Recording indicator (P. 93) 12 2.5" type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
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ACCESS/PC DISC EJECT 14 15 16 17 18 19 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) 23 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 24 LOCK switch (P. 25, 51) viewfinder (Pull out the viewfinder.). In mode, set the LOCK switch to (to the left) 16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 9, 51, 52) to lock the power switch so that it does not Will blink or light when the disc in DVD Video accidentally
