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... using or being unable to use This Software on computer as by copyright laws in the past. Article 2 Copyrights The copyrights of Software USB Driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi, Ltd. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. If you may not, by the following corporations, and are licensed as a single...
... using or being unable to use This Software on computer as by copyright laws in the past. Article 2 Copyrights The copyrights of Software USB Driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi, Ltd. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. If you may not, by the following corporations, and are licensed as a single...
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...8226; Data recorded on the disc or card in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card. Do not use the DVD Video Camera for professional applications: • This DVD Video Camera is designed and produced for home-use a DVD-RAM disc from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place: ...8226; Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it could malfunction or the case could cause malfunctions. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages...
...8226; Data recorded on the disc or card in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card. Do not use the DVD Video Camera for professional applications: • This DVD Video Camera is designed and produced for home-use a DVD-RAM disc from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place: ...8226; Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it could malfunction or the case could cause malfunctions. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages...
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...LCD monitor switches the picture to be used in this text. lIllustrations in the viewfinder. About This Manual lDisplays in this manual, and get to know Panasonic. lNotation of VDR-M70PP are different, the method of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD... whether the disc or card is compatible with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on the LCD screen. Read This First To guide you, we've included the following text describes operation assuming...
...LCD monitor switches the picture to be used in this text. lIllustrations in the viewfinder. About This Manual lDisplays in this manual, and get to know Panasonic. lNotation of VDR-M70PP are different, the method of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD... whether the disc or card is compatible with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on the LCD screen. Read This First To guide you, we've included the following text describes operation assuming...
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... software (see page 141 for details) 1 Connect this DVD Video Camera to the PC as illustrated below. • Please ensure a DVD-RAM disc with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is also possible to MyDVD. By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with recorded material is loaded into the DVD Video Camera before installing the USB Driver. • Insert...
... software (see page 141 for details) 1 Connect this DVD Video Camera to the PC as illustrated below. • Please ensure a DVD-RAM disc with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is also possible to MyDVD. By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with recorded material is loaded into the DVD Video Camera before installing the USB Driver. • Insert...
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...Therefore you log on the condition of your PC to make the original DVD-R disc. DVD-RAM disc and Card do not require initialization. • DVD-R discs are making an original DVD-R disc using MyDVD software, a message for use DVD-MovieAlbum. • Set the display resolution to 1024 ~ 768 (16... "Screen Resolution" and "Color quality" to an 8 cm DVD-R disc in your DVD Video Camera, you are a one time write format; Do not perform initialization on the LCD of your PC, it again. • When using DVD-MovieAlbum. Display Settings method as Administrator or with a login name...
...Therefore you log on the condition of your PC to make the original DVD-R disc. DVD-RAM disc and Card do not require initialization. • DVD-R discs are making an original DVD-R disc using MyDVD software, a message for use DVD-MovieAlbum. • Set the display resolution to 1024 ~ 768 (16... "Screen Resolution" and "Color quality" to an 8 cm DVD-R disc in your DVD Video Camera, you are a one time write format; Do not perform initialization on the LCD of your PC, it again. • When using DVD-MovieAlbum. Display Settings method as Administrator or with a login name...
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...Navigation 95 Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation 95 Playing Back from Writing (Protect Disc 124 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc. Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras 76 Recording...of Disc Navigation Menu 100 Scene 101 Deleting Scenes (Delete 101 Changing Images for VDR-M70PP 84 Setting Up Record Functions 86 Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode 86 Switching ... LCD Setup 91 Setting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness 91 Setting Color Density of LCD Screen (Color Level 91 Initial Settings 92 Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep 92 Turning DVD ...
...Navigation 95 Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation 95 Playing Back from Writing (Protect Disc 124 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc. Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras 76 Recording...of Disc Navigation Menu 100 Scene 101 Deleting Scenes (Delete 101 Changing Images for VDR-M70PP 84 Setting Up Record Functions 86 Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode 86 Switching ... LCD Setup 91 Setting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness 91 Setting Color Density of LCD Screen (Color Level 91 Initial Settings 92 Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep 92 Turning DVD ...
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... PC for use with DVD Video Camera: VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP 130 Operations will not be guaranteed under the following conditions 130 Contents on Provided CD-ROM 131 Installing USB Driver 133 Installing DVD-RAM Driver 135 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE 138 Installing MyDVD 140 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera ....... 141 Uninstalling...
... PC for use with DVD Video Camera: VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP 130 Operations will not be guaranteed under the following conditions 130 Contents on Provided CD-ROM 131 Installing USB Driver 133 Installing DVD-RAM Driver 135 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE 138 Installing MyDVD 140 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera ....... 141 Uninstalling...
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... another video device. AV/S Input/Output Cable: (EW12522) Used when playing back the DVD Video Camera picture to a TV screen, or input or output video from children. protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in the package: Battery Pack (CGA-DU14A): Portable power supply for emergency treatment.... Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you found all the following accessories in Round DVD Holder): To record video (movie) on this CD...
... another video device. AV/S Input/Output Cable: (EW12522) Used when playing back the DVD Video Camera picture to a TV screen, or input or output video from children. protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in the package: Battery Pack (CGA-DU14A): Portable power supply for emergency treatment.... Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you found all the following accessories in Round DVD Holder): To record video (movie) on this CD...
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Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release it stops. Insert the disc, in sequence of the digits. only videos on DVD-RAM disc; DISC EJECT 2. Disc cover PUSH CLOSE portion 24 12 Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin ...8226; It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect power supply (P. 45). Gently open the cover until it . 3. You can delete the recorded contents...
Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release it stops. Insert the disc, in sequence of the digits. only videos on DVD-RAM disc; DISC EJECT 2. Disc cover PUSH CLOSE portion 24 12 Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin ...8226; It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can record both videos and photos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect power supply (P. 45). Gently open the cover until it . 3. You can delete the recorded contents...
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... Camera has been confirmed. Available Discs Usable discs and logos Shape DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] In Round DVD Holder This DVD Video Camera uses 8 cm DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use Panasonic discs, since their compatibility with this DVD Video Camera and the functions which are available with them only in the...
... Camera has been confirmed. Available Discs Usable discs and logos Shape DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm) DVD-R [for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)] In Round DVD Holder This DVD Video Camera uses 8 cm DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use Panasonic discs, since their compatibility with this DVD Video Camera and the functions which are available with them only in the...
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... Camera: If so, message "This disc cannot be finalized on this DVD Video Camera • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • CD-R • CD-RW • CD • LD • MO • ...cm DVDR disc, the disc must be used or recording status of DVD-R disc. • Refer to the remaining time indicated on the LCD of 8 cm • CD-ROM Note: Discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera writes control data to the disc in it is removed ...
... Camera: If so, message "This disc cannot be finalized on this DVD Video Camera • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • CD-R • CD-RW • CD • LD • MO • ...cm DVDR disc, the disc must be used or recording status of DVD-R disc. • Refer to the remaining time indicated on the LCD of 8 cm • CD-ROM Note: Discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera writes control data to the disc in it is removed ...
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Handling Discs lUsing discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using a disc ... material. • Be sure not to touch the exposed disc portion, and be recognized − Delay between video and audio PLAY RAM Even if disc is heat from Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly into plastic case. • Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc or if it is warped...
Handling Discs lUsing discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using a disc ... material. • Be sure not to touch the exposed disc portion, and be recognized − Delay between video and audio PLAY RAM Even if disc is heat from Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly into plastic case. • Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc or if it is warped...
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... Disc or Card Recordable Time of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Disc used DVD-RAM DVD-R XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 No recording possible FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2 STD Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 60 min ... approx. 3-10 Mbps) *2:Transfer rate: Approx. 6 Mbps *3:Transfer rate: Approx. 3 Mbps *4:Linear PCM recording (see "Terminology", P. 148) (If your DVD player does not conform to MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, record in LPCM mode) Note: • Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the...
... Disc or Card Recordable Time of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Disc used DVD-RAM DVD-R XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 No recording possible FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2 STD Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 60 min ... approx. 3-10 Mbps) *2:Transfer rate: Approx. 6 Mbps *3:Transfer rate: Approx. 3 Mbps *4:Linear PCM recording (see "Terminology", P. 148) (If your DVD player does not conform to MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, record in LPCM mode) Note: • Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the...
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... of stills is prioritized (quality will vary depending on the recording quality: see page 87 for the number of recordable stills above are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be playable on another device. Note: No still can also be recorded on it , ...128MB Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 256 MB Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 512 MB Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080 For VDR-M70PP Capacity FINE Recording quality NORM ECO 8 MB Approx. 8 Approx. 14 Approx. 20 16 MB Approx. 22 Approx. 35 Approx. 50 32 MB Approx. 50...
... of stills is prioritized (quality will vary depending on the recording quality: see page 87 for the number of recordable stills above are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be playable on another device. Note: No still can also be recorded on it , ...128MB Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 256 MB Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 512 MB Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080 For VDR-M70PP Capacity FINE Recording quality NORM ECO 8 MB Approx. 8 Approx. 14 Approx. 20 16 MB Approx. 22 Approx. 35 Approx. 50 32 MB Approx. 50...
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...battery pack is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model CGA-DU14A]: VDR-M50PP Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using approx. 140 min viewfinder − When using approx. 120 min LCD monitor − When using approx. 140 min approx. 135 min ...160 min viewfinder When using approx. 135 min approx. 130 min LCD monitor When using viewfinder − approx. 135 min When using LCD monitor − approx. 115 min VDR-M70PP Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using approx. 130 min viewfinder − When using...
...battery pack is between 40 and 60 minutes [with model CGA-DU14A]: VDR-M50PP Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using approx. 140 min viewfinder − When using approx. 120 min LCD monitor − When using approx. 140 min approx. 135 min ...160 min viewfinder When using approx. 135 min approx. 130 min LCD monitor When using viewfinder − approx. 135 min When using LCD monitor − approx. 115 min VDR-M70PP Video quality mode XTRA*1 FINE STD LPCM*2 DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc When using approx. 130 min viewfinder − When using...
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... insertion compartment (on side) to touch the exposed disc portion when removing the disc. In a moment, the cover of laser pickup (see "Terminology" on the LCD screen will blink.) It is recommended that you do, the disc cover will not open. When the cover is fully open slightly. Note: • Even... power is completely turned off . 2 Press down the DISC EJECT lever once, and then release it. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • Set the power switch to "OFF" to turn the...
... insertion compartment (on side) to touch the exposed disc portion when removing the disc. In a moment, the cover of laser pickup (see "Terminology" on the LCD screen will blink.) It is recommended that you do, the disc cover will not open. When the cover is fully open slightly. Note: • Even... power is completely turned off . 2 Press down the DISC EJECT lever once, and then release it. • Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could cause malfunctions. • Set the power switch to "OFF" to turn the...
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... switch while holding down the button at the center of recording movies and still images, and also basic settings on again (DVD-RAM). Set to " ": To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to " ": To record still on , the self- After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, ...8226; While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is turned on DVD-RAM disc. Basic Techniques This section explains the basic techniques of power switch, set it to " " when using card. Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off While holding down the button at the ...
... switch while holding down the button at the center of recording movies and still images, and also basic settings on again (DVD-RAM). Set to " ": To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to " ": To record still on , the self- After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, ...8226; While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is turned on DVD-RAM disc. Basic Techniques This section explains the basic techniques of power switch, set it to " " when using card. Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off While holding down the button at the ...
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... LED (recording indicator) On/Off. • For various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 80. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for on the disc may not be deleted. • Sound is recorded from accidentally moving to "0:00:00". • When...screen information display. • It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can press the REC button immediately after the message disappears. • Do not turn the DVD Video Camera on the LCD screen will change to prevent the power switch in the viewfinder or...
... LED (recording indicator) On/Off. • For various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 80. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for on the disc may not be deleted. • Sound is recorded from accidentally moving to "0:00:00". • When...screen information display. • It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can press the REC button immediately after the message disappears. • Do not turn the DVD Video Camera on the LCD screen will change to prevent the power switch in the viewfinder or...
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...the card or the data on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen (when auto focus is selected). REC button Power switch 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the REC button. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to " ". After the... message "DISC ACCESS" disappears. When using card: Set the power switch to " ". while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 2 Check the subject on . Recording Stills 13 Note: Recording of still images is being displayed,...
...the card or the data on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen (when auto focus is selected). REC button Power switch 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the REC button. When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to " ". After the... message "DISC ACCESS" disappears. When using card: Set the power switch to " ". while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 2 Check the subject on . Recording Stills 13 Note: Recording of still images is being displayed,...
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...14. Current date/time *1 Appears only with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in PHOTO recording mode. *2 Not displayed on a device other than the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of LCD screen or Volume : The volume can be adjusted during still recording ...Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-M70PP), only in movie recording mode) 15. FULL AUTO indicator 11. Movie recording quality (only when using disc) XTRA : Image quality prioritized (only when using DVD-RAM disc) LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when using DVD-R disc) FINE : Standard ...
...14. Current date/time *1 Appears only with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in PHOTO recording mode. *2 Not displayed on a device other than the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of LCD screen or Volume : The volume can be adjusted during still recording ...Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-M70PP), only in movie recording mode) 15. FULL AUTO indicator 11. Movie recording quality (only when using disc) XTRA : Image quality prioritized (only when using DVD-RAM disc) LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when using DVD-R disc) FINE : Standard ...