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...Software on page 13. VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP The illustration shows VDR-M70PP. Quick Start Guide for buying a Panasonic product. Please take the time to become familiar with the operating instructions and how it is the same as that for future reference. R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No.... For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to read page 4 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. Be sure to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: ...
...Software on page 13. VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP The illustration shows VDR-M70PP. Quick Start Guide for buying a Panasonic product. Please take the time to become familiar with the operating instructions and how it is the same as that for future reference. R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No.... For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to read page 4 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. Be sure to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: ...
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... Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of the FCC Rules. Intel®, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of this...
... Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of the FCC Rules. Intel®, Pentium® Processor, and Celeron® Processor are registered trademarks of this...
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...card. Quick Index Available Discs 28 Recording Movie 51 Playing Back 59 Connecting to know Panasonic. Read This First To guide you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Refer to the marks at right above each function to...• The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/ time. • The section on the LCD monitor or in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are used in this text. 11 Refer to these marks and identify...
...card. Quick Index Available Discs 28 Recording Movie 51 Playing Back 59 Connecting to know Panasonic. Read This First To guide you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Refer to the marks at right above each function to...• The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/ time. • The section on the LCD monitor or in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are used in this text. 11 Refer to these marks and identify...
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... not connect the USB Cable before installing the USB Driver. • Insert the provided CD-ROM into the DVD Video Camera before proceeding. It is also possible to a PC. By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing on a PC. to the PC as...
... not connect the USB Cable before installing the USB Driver. • Insert the provided CD-ROM into the DVD Video Camera before proceeding. It is also possible to a PC. By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing on a PC. to the PC as...
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...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... Other Applications 144 Supplementary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 145 Video Camera Accessories 145 Information on Round DVD Holder 146 Cleaning 147 Terminology 148 Before Requesting Service 150 Error Messages 152 Troubleshooting 158 System Reset ...
...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... Other Applications 144 Supplementary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 145 Video Camera Accessories 145 Information on Round DVD Holder 146 Cleaning 147 Terminology 148 Before Requesting Service 150 Error Messages 152 Troubleshooting 158 System Reset ...
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...1 Infrared receiver (P. 37) When the remote controller is used in this DVD Video Camera: Slide it when removing the battery pack. Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are used to the W side for VDR-M70PP: Attach the optional video flash here. 10 AV input/output jack ...(P. 69, 75) 11 External microphone jack (P. 68) 12 2.5" type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (inside) (P. 7, 38) 13 BATTERY...
...1 Infrared receiver (P. 37) When the remote controller is used in this DVD Video Camera: Slide it when removing the battery pack. Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are used to the W side for VDR-M70PP: Attach the optional video flash here. 10 AV input/output jack ...(P. 69, 75) 11 External microphone jack (P. 68) 12 2.5" type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (inside) (P. 7, 38) 13 BATTERY...
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...pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on this DVD Video Camera is prioritized NORM Approx. When image 512 KB quality is as follows: Model Setting Camera input External input VDR-M50PP 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels VDR-M70PP 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels... The following table shows the file size and quality of one side of disc: Up to check the remaining free space on DVD-R disc. 33 Standard 64 ...
...pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on this DVD Video Camera is prioritized NORM Approx. When image 512 KB quality is as follows: Model Setting Camera input External input VDR-M50PP 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels VDR-M70PP 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels... The following table shows the file size and quality of one side of disc: Up to check the remaining free space on DVD-R disc. 33 Standard 64 ...
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... recordable time with fully charged battery pack [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 ... 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...
... recordable time with fully charged battery pack [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 ... 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...
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...14. Warning message 12. 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 STD : Recording time prioritized Still recording quality (only when using card) FINE : High .... 18. Remaining space on a device other than the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of LCD screen or Volume : The volume can be used in PHOTO recording mode. *2 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP. *3 When no remaining space, has been inserted. *4 When a disc or card that cannot ...
...14. Warning message 12. 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 STD : Recording time prioritized Still recording quality (only when using card) FINE : High .... 18. Remaining space on a device other than the displayed time. *7 The displayed number of LCD screen or Volume : The volume can be used in PHOTO recording mode. *2 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP. *3 When no remaining space, has been inserted. *4 When a disc or card that cannot ...
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.... Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar. *500x will appear on VDR-M50PP; 240x will be activated midway (when optical 18-power is exceeded on VDR-M50PP or optical 10-power is "On"(240x)* (only in memory even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • You can set to " " with... DVD-RAM disc loaded, zooming only up to 40×. • When a subject is zoomed, it...
.... Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar. *500x will appear on VDR-M50PP; 240x will be activated midway (when optical 18-power is exceeded on VDR-M50PP or optical 10-power is "On"(240x)* (only in memory even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • You can set to " " with... DVD-RAM disc loaded, zooming only up to 40×. • When a subject is zoomed, it...
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... function when recording a small object 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. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the top surface of screen may not be focused, depending...
... function when recording a small object 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. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the top surface of screen may not be focused, depending...
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...screen information A Manner of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in clear focus even if the Video Flash is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. Clearer sound can be in a place lit from rear, it is recommended that you use the optional VW-FLH3 Video Flash* ...(P. 145): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for hot shoe, the power is used. For details on microphone, see "Major Specifications" on VDR-M50PP. 68 Turn on the switch on subject brightness (P. 80). • When you use accessories for use Video Flash with AUTO mode, "( A" will always...
...screen information A Manner of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in clear focus even if the Video Flash is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. Clearer sound can be in a place lit from rear, it is recommended that you use the optional VW-FLH3 Video Flash* ...(P. 145): Refer to the instruction manual of Video Flash for hot shoe, the power is used. For details on microphone, see "Major Specifications" on VDR-M50PP. 68 Turn on the switch on subject brightness (P. 80). • When you use accessories for use Video Flash with AUTO mode, "( A" will always...
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... the DVD Video Camera connected to another device, be sure to "Input Source" on page 88. Note: • If you to record clearer images. • The VDR-M50PP cannot record...DVD Video Camera to another device, always power the DVD Video Camera from household AC outlet using the AC adaptor. • With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD... DVD Video Camera. guard signal to input 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 4 S-VIDEO signal (Only for VDR-M70PP). 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on camcorders for images recorded on this DVD Video...
... the DVD Video Camera connected to another device, be sure to "Input Source" on page 88. Note: • If you to record clearer images. • The VDR-M50PP cannot record...DVD Video Camera to another device, always power the DVD Video Camera from household AC outlet using the AC adaptor. • With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD... DVD Video Camera. guard signal to input 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 4 S-VIDEO signal (Only for VDR-M70PP). 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on camcorders for images recorded on this DVD Video...
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...then press the A button to choose the option. Display of selected setup item Camer a F u nc t i on VDR-M50PP. Understanding Flow of Menus Press the MENU button during recording pause: The "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen will appear across ... i t e Ba l . The screens used (P. 55) : Date Setup V: LCD Setup W : Initial Setup Guide display Functions settable WIDE mode will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is inserted. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t Settable Selection of this DVD Video Camera. When "Wide 16:9" is specified, black bands will appear. Advanced Techniques...
...then press the A button to choose the option. Display of selected setup item Camer a F u nc t i on VDR-M50PP. Understanding Flow of Menus Press the MENU button during recording pause: The "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen will appear across ... i t e Ba l . The screens used (P. 55) : Date Setup V: LCD Setup W : Initial Setup Guide display Functions settable WIDE mode will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is inserted. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t Settable Selection of this DVD Video Camera. When "Wide 16:9" is specified, black bands will appear. Advanced Techniques...
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...LCD Setup LCD Setup B r i gh t n e s s Co l or L e v e l ENTER RETURN Brightness (P. 91) Color density (P. 91) RAM Initial Setup I npu t S o u r c e : CAMERA OSD Ou t pu t : On ENTER RETURN RAM Press the A button directly to disappear. Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 ENTER RETURN RAM Camer a F u nc t i on VDR-M50PP.... Displayed on VDRM70PP only for movies using card (P. 87) *3: Displayed when DVD-RAM disc (PHOTO mode) or card is used, and input selection is set to "CAMERA" Date ...
...LCD Setup LCD Setup B r i gh t n e s s Co l or L e v e l ENTER RETURN Brightness (P. 91) Color density (P. 91) RAM Initial Setup I npu t S o u r c e : CAMERA OSD Ou t pu t : On ENTER RETURN RAM Press the A button directly to disappear. Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 ENTER RETURN RAM Camer a F u nc t i on VDR-M50PP.... Displayed on VDRM70PP only for movies using card (P. 87) *3: Displayed when DVD-RAM disc (PHOTO mode) or card is used, and input selection is set to "CAMERA" Date ...
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... will not be longer in the vertical direction on a wide-screen TV and on the LCD monitor of DVD Video Camera. • Even if you set the Wide setting at "16:9", screen image will be wider. DVD-R disc does not support the Wide setting and it is displayed lengthwise when you view the... bottom of the picture, flicker may occur between video signals. 85 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...
... will not be longer in the vertical direction on a wide-screen TV and on the LCD monitor of DVD Video Camera. • Even if you set the Wide setting at "16:9", screen image will be wider. DVD-R disc does not support the Wide setting and it is displayed lengthwise when you view the... bottom of the picture, flicker may occur between video signals. 85 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...
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Operations will not guarantee proper operation of this DVD Video Camera if you use with DVD Video Camera: VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP Personal computer OS CPU Memory Free disk space Display resolution Display mode Sound card USB : IBM PC/AT compatible computer : Windows® 98 ... software or devices despite the fact that your computer without errors. Compatible PC for Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional to install the DVD-RAM driver. • We will not be operated with this unit to your computer satisfies the conditions described above. Note: • This guide ...
Operations will not guarantee proper operation of this DVD Video Camera if you use with DVD Video Camera: VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP Personal computer OS CPU Memory Free disk space Display resolution Display mode Sound card USB : IBM PC/AT compatible computer : Windows® 98 ... software or devices despite the fact that your computer without errors. Compatible PC for Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional to install the DVD-RAM driver. • We will not be operated with this unit to your computer satisfies the conditions described above. Note: • This guide ...
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... stills (per side) 999. 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...
... stills (per side) 999. 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...
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... × 480 pixels) and JPEG (VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M70PP: 1280 × 960 pixels) Movie: Conforming to DVD Video Recording format (when MPEG 1 Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected) Still: Conforming to JPEG (VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M70PP: 1280 × 960 pixels) ...standard MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) 8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard...
... × 480 pixels) and JPEG (VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M70PP: 1280 × 960 pixels) Movie: Conforming to DVD Video Recording format (when MPEG 1 Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected) Still: Conforming to JPEG (VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M70PP: 1280 × 960 pixels) ...standard MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) 8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard...