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...be regulated in your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that interference will not occur in accordance with ferrite core when connecting to each individual company. Increase the separation ...one or more of U.S. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device ...
...be regulated in your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that interference will not occur in accordance with ferrite core when connecting to each individual company. Increase the separation ...one or more of U.S. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device ...
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...the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of DVD Video Camera and accessory equipment. Please read before operating your video product and keep it carefully before the video product is operated....it replaced by the manufacturer. 5 Comply with the video product. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as they exit from battery power, or other similar surface. Any mounting of the video product and to assure your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated...
...the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of DVD Video Camera and accessory equipment. Please read before operating your video product and keep it carefully before the video product is operated....it replaced by the manufacturer. 5 Comply with the video product. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as they exit from battery power, or other similar surface. Any mounting of the video product and to assure your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated...
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... playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may cause malfunctions. Turn the DVD Video Camera off and cover it with the LCD screen exposed to malfunction. Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is over 140ºF (40... near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on your TV to operate abnormally. Do not point directly at about 86...
... playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may cause malfunctions. Turn the DVD Video Camera off and cover it with the LCD screen exposed to malfunction. Be careful of ambient temperature: • Using the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is over 140ºF (40... near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on your TV to operate abnormally. Do not point directly at about 86...
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...observe the cautions and follow the instructions. such as not to damage the data: − Remove battery pack − Disconnect AC adaptor − Plug or unplug USB cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD Video Camera to water droplets) could deteriorate. • When using it . If condensation occurs, ... block if possible. Even if the external surface of this time, do not do not open or close the LCD monitor CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator If you turn the DVD Video Camera off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn the...
...observe the cautions and follow the instructions. such as not to damage the data: − Remove battery pack − Disconnect AC adaptor − Plug or unplug USB cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD Video Camera to water droplets) could deteriorate. • When using it . If condensation occurs, ... block if possible. Even if the external surface of this time, do not do not open or close the LCD monitor CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator If you turn the DVD Video Camera off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, turn the...
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... for trial recording. If humidity is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it near a heater. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is designed...
... for trial recording. If humidity is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it near a heater. The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is designed...
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..." 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 ...to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Get to know Panasonic. Quick Index Available Discs 28 Recording Movie 51 Playing Back 59 Connecting to know your DVD Video Camera by ...This Manual lDisplays in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of this DVD Video Camera are used as possible, so it includes two...
..." 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 ...to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Get to know Panasonic. Quick Index Available Discs 28 Recording Movie 51 Playing Back 59 Connecting to know your DVD Video Camera by ...This Manual lDisplays in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of this DVD Video Camera are used as possible, so it includes two...
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... Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen 38 Closing LCD Monitor 39 Setting Date and Time 40 Changing Display Format of Date and Time 41 About the Battery Pack 42 Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera.... 42 Removing Battery Pack 42 Battery Remaining Level Indicator 44 Efficient Use of Battery Pack 44 Using DVD Video Camera with... Subject 64 Focusing during Recording 64 Adjusting Exposure Manually 66 Using Auto Function 67 Using External Microphone 68 Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP).... 68 Viewing on TV Screen 69 Connecting to a TV 69 Viewing on TV Screen 70 Playback on...
... Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen 38 Closing LCD Monitor 39 Setting Date and Time 40 Changing Display Format of Date and Time 41 About the Battery Pack 42 Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera.... 42 Removing Battery Pack 42 Battery Remaining Level Indicator 44 Efficient Use of Battery Pack 44 Using DVD Video Camera with... Subject 64 Focusing during Recording 64 Adjusting Exposure Manually 66 Using Auto Function 67 Using External Microphone 68 Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP).... 68 Viewing on TV Screen 69 Connecting to a TV 69 Viewing on TV Screen 70 Playback on...
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...USB Cable: (EW12531) 18 Software CD-ROM: Use this CD-ROM on this DVD Video Camera. Shoulder Belt: Lens Cap and Lens Cap String: Attach to the DVD Video Camera to hang it before use this battery away from a To power the remote controller. DC Cord: When powering the... WARNING: Keep this cord to a TV screen, or input or output video from AC outlet, or charge battery pack. AC adaptor. protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in the package: Battery Pack (CGA-DU14A): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Charge it Attach the lens cap when not recording,...
...USB Cable: (EW12531) 18 Software CD-ROM: Use this CD-ROM on this DVD Video Camera. Shoulder Belt: Lens Cap and Lens Cap String: Attach to the DVD Video Camera to hang it before use this battery away from a To power the remote controller. DC Cord: When powering the... WARNING: Keep this cord to a TV screen, or input or output video from AC outlet, or charge battery pack. AC adaptor. protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in the package: Battery Pack (CGA-DU14A): Portable power supply for emergency treatment. Charge it Attach the lens cap when not recording,...
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...5 Lock cover and Lock button (P. 34) 6 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M70PP) Optical 18× zoom lens (VDR-M50PP) (P. 57) 7 Lens hood (P. 58) Always remove this DVD Video Camera: Slide it when removing the battery pack. Although the external appearances of this lens hood when using optionaluser provided ... 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 EJECT switch (P. 42) The BATTERY EJECT...
...5 Lock cover and Lock button (P. 34) 6 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M70PP) Optical 18× zoom lens (VDR-M50PP) (P. 57) 7 Lens hood (P. 58) Always remove this DVD Video Camera: Slide it when removing the battery pack. Although the external appearances of this lens hood when using optionaluser provided ... 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 EJECT switch (P. 42) The BATTERY EJECT...
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...ACCESS indicator (P. 9, 52) 19 Card insertion block (P. 49) 25 Speaker (P. 59) 26 Grip Belt (Free Style Grip Belt) (P. 34) 27 Disc insertion block (P. 46) 20 Battery attachment platform (P. 42) 21 Record (REC) button (P. 51, 52) 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 ACCESS/PC DISC EJECT CARD ACCESS 20 21 22...the viewfinder (Pull out the viewfinder.). 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. 23 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35) 24 LOCK switch (P. 25, 51) In mode...
...ACCESS indicator (P. 9, 52) 19 Card insertion block (P. 49) 25 Speaker (P. 59) 26 Grip Belt (Free Style Grip Belt) (P. 34) 27 Disc insertion block (P. 46) 20 Battery attachment platform (P. 42) 21 Record (REC) button (P. 51, 52) 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 ACCESS/PC DISC EJECT CARD ACCESS 20 21 22...the viewfinder (Pull out the viewfinder.). 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. 23 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35) 24 LOCK switch (P. 25, 51) In mode...
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...page 158, when the CHARGE indicator blinks. 23 Note: • Be sure to use the specified battery pack CGA-DU14A (provided) for the DVD Video Camera: using other chargers could cause the DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or result in fire. • Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor... again. 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 other batteries could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery pack at temperatures of the battery pack by checking the CHARGE...
...page 158, when the CHARGE indicator blinks. 23 Note: • Be sure to use the specified battery pack CGA-DU14A (provided) for the DVD Video Camera: using other chargers could cause the DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or result in fire. • Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor... again. 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 other batteries could cause electric shock or fire. • Charge the battery pack at temperatures of the battery pack by checking the CHARGE...
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.... 2) Pull the tip in a position where you press the REC button with your thumb. 1) Detach the belt. 2) Ajust the length of your thumb. Support the DVD Video Camera securely by the hand to fall and be damaged. Lock cover Lock button Open the lock cover while pinching the protection portion of... from the Video Camera. 1) Open the Lock cover. 2) Push the Lock button and pull the grip belt from the bottom of DVD Video Camera up the DVD Video Camera and battery pack. Lock cover Return the lock cover to the base of grip belt. 3) Attach the belt. setting up to the closed position...
.... 2) Pull the tip in a position where you press the REC button with your thumb. 1) Detach the belt. 2) Ajust the length of your thumb. Support the DVD Video Camera securely by the hand to fall and be damaged. Lock cover Lock button Open the lock cover while pinching the protection portion of... from the Video Camera. 1) Open the Lock cover. 2) Push the Lock button and pull the grip belt from the bottom of DVD Video Camera up the DVD Video Camera and battery pack. Lock cover Return the lock cover to the base of grip belt. 3) Attach the belt. setting up to the closed position...
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... EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. Note: The life of in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with local laws. Do not dispose of the button type battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or inclnerate, Keep the Button...
... EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY. Note: The life of in fire. • Do not short circuit the battery. • Do not hold the battery with local laws. Do not dispose of the button type battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or inclnerate, Keep the Button...
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...selected. [The digit that the date and time at least 24 hours with the DVD Video Camera turned off: The built-in battery will be set. Choosing "NO" will appear. If this , connect the AC adaptor to DVD Video Camera every 3 months, and leave it to charge for at which you make... of the screen for the month, tilt the joystick to the right to select the digit to set in sequence. Important Note: This DVD Video Camera incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "YES", and then press the A button. The date and time will appear. Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wi d e : 4:3 ENTER ...
...selected. [The digit that the date and time at least 24 hours with the DVD Video Camera turned off: The built-in battery will be set. Choosing "NO" will appear. If this , connect the AC adaptor to DVD Video Camera every 3 months, and leave it to charge for at which you make... of the screen for the month, tilt the joystick to the right to select the digit to set in sequence. Important Note: This DVD Video Camera incorporates a rechargeable battery to choose "YES", and then press the A button. The date and time will appear. Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wi d e : 4:3 ENTER ...
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... even if the DVD Video Camera is heard. Removing Battery Pack After using the DVD Video Camera, remove the battery pack from it. 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on this DVD Video Camera and slide it . Terminal must face up. About the Battery Pack Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera 1 Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform on...
... even if the DVD Video Camera is heard. Removing Battery Pack After using the DVD Video Camera, remove the battery pack from it. 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on this DVD Video Camera and slide it . Terminal must face up. About the Battery Pack Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera 1 Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform on...
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... The continuous recording time of batteries to record on the DVD Video Camera. Note that the recordable time with a fully charged 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....
... The continuous recording time of batteries to record on the DVD Video Camera. Note that the recordable time with a fully charged 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....
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... will consume a slight amount of DVD Video Camera with a fully charged battery pack is noticeably short, the battery pack is probably dead: Purchase a new one. 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...
... will consume a slight amount of DVD Video Camera with a fully charged battery pack is noticeably short, the battery pack is probably dead: Purchase a new one. 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...
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Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor It is required in fire. Note: The AC adaptor can be used...cause electric shock or result in some foreign countries. Power cable DC cord AC adaptor 1 Connect the power cable to power the DVD Video Camera from your distributor. If you need one end of DC cord into household AC outlet. 3 Plug one , purchase... it from a household AC outlet when you use the specified AC adaptor to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. AC 200-240V AC Plug Adaptor (not supplied)...
Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor It is required in fire. Note: The AC adaptor can be used...cause electric shock or result in some foreign countries. Power cable DC cord AC adaptor 1 Connect the power cable to power the DVD Video Camera from your distributor. If you need one end of DC cord into household AC outlet. 3 Plug one , purchase... it from a household AC outlet when you use the specified AC adaptor to the battery attachment platform on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. AC 200-240V AC Plug Adaptor (not supplied)...
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... appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. When inserting the disc into DVD Video Camera with its recording/playback side facing the inside , an error message will start...DVD-R disc can no longer be recorded on by a PC, even if it again for continued use it can be changed" will appear (See page 155): Press the A button to erase the message. 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...
... appear in sequence by pressing the A button between messages. When inserting the disc into DVD Video Camera with its recording/playback side facing the inside , an error message will start...DVD-R disc can no longer be recorded on by a PC, even if it again for continued use it can be changed" will appear (See page 155): Press the A button to erase the message. 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...
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...remove the disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator on the cover of Round DVD Holder as shown in recording status. When grasping the holder, avoid the exposed disc portion. 5 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on the LCD screen will blink.) It is recommended that you do, the disc ...fully open slightly. Hold the top of disc insertion compartment (on page 148 )]. • When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged battery pack or AC adaptor to the DVD Video Camera: The disc cover will not open the cover until power is completely turned off: If you turn the...
...remove the disc. (The DISC EJECT indicator on the cover of Round DVD Holder as shown in recording status. When grasping the holder, avoid the exposed disc portion. 5 Gently push the section indicated "PUSH CLOSE" on the LCD screen will blink.) It is recommended that you do, the disc ...fully open slightly. Hold the top of disc insertion compartment (on page 148 )]. • When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged battery pack or AC adaptor to the DVD Video Camera: The disc cover will not open the cover until power is completely turned off: If you turn the...