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... VDR-M70PP. R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is set up. 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 www.panasonic.ca VQT0K92-1 H0204HM1034 QR35225 Keep this manual...
... VDR-M70PP. R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is set up. 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 www.panasonic.ca VQT0K92-1 H0204HM1034 QR35225 Keep this manual...
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... distribution of any other measures. (c) You may incur from using or being unable to use these components on a single piece of Software USB Driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi, Ltd. However, if this Agreement: (a) You may temporarily use This Software on another piece of Agreement If you will... for duplications to terminate the Agreement. Hitachi, Ltd., and Sonic Solutions reserve the right to provide back-up or storage. (b) Use of This Software, attached manual, etc.
... distribution of any other measures. (c) You may incur from using or being unable to use these components on a single piece of Software USB Driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi, Ltd. However, if this Agreement: (a) You may temporarily use This Software on another piece of Agreement If you will... for duplications to terminate the Agreement. Hitachi, Ltd., and Sonic Solutions reserve the right to provide back-up or storage. (b) Use of This Software, attached manual, etc.
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Even if the external surface of DVD Video Camera has dried, condensation may remain inside the DVD Video Camera. At this time, do not do not open or close the LCD monitor CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator If you turn it on the lens, wipe it again. Be careful ...difference in a dry place for usage: approx. 30 minutes at least 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs, do any of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to a PC, does not rise excessively [reference for at about 86ºF (30ºC).] Do ...
Even if the external surface of DVD Video Camera has dried, condensation may remain inside the DVD Video Camera. At this time, do not do not open or close the LCD monitor CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator If you turn it on the lens, wipe it again. Be careful ...difference in a dry place for usage: approx. 30 minutes at least 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs, do any of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to a PC, does not rise excessively [reference for at about 86ºF (30ºC).] Do ...
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... of VDR-M70PP are used in this text. About This Manual lDisplays in this manual Understand that the viewfinder is compatible with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate your DVD Video Camera by using this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on the LCD monitor...
... of VDR-M70PP are used in this text. About This Manual lDisplays in this manual Understand that the viewfinder is compatible with Disc Navigation: Refer to this manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate your DVD Video Camera by using this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on the LCD monitor...
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...36 Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder 37 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...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 DVD Video Recorder/Player ....... 71 To Customers Who Have a DVD Video Recorder ...
...36 Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder 37 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...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 DVD Video Recorder/Player ....... 71 To Customers Who Have a DVD Video Recorder ...
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...12 BATTERY EJECT (Bottom) 1 Infrared receiver (P. 37) When the remote controller is used in this manual. 8 Zoom lever (P. 57) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to operate the DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 35... 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...
...12 BATTERY EJECT (Bottom) 1 Infrared receiver (P. 37) When the remote controller is used in this manual. 8 Zoom lever (P. 57) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to operate the DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 35... 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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... MENU DISC NAVIGATION 37 SELECT 38 MENU 39 40 34 35 36 28 AUTO button (P. 67) To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic. 29 FOCUS button (P. 64) To switch between manual focus and auto-focus. 35 USB port (To PC) 36 Joystick (P. 40, 59, 79) 30 EXPOSURE button (P. 66) Press... buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons (P. 59, 64, 66) To adjust the volume of image being played back or camera setting status, or to defaults (status when the DVD Video Camera was shipped from the factory). 40 Stop/cancel button (P. 11, 59, 79) To end playback or cancel menu setting . 21 Move the joystick...
... MENU DISC NAVIGATION 37 SELECT 38 MENU 39 40 34 35 36 28 AUTO button (P. 67) To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic. 29 FOCUS button (P. 64) To switch between manual focus and auto-focus. 35 USB port (To PC) 36 Joystick (P. 40, 59, 79) 30 EXPOSURE button (P. 66) Press... buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons (P. 59, 64, 66) To adjust the volume of image being played back or camera setting status, or to defaults (status when the DVD Video Camera was shipped from the factory). 40 Stop/cancel button (P. 11, 59, 79) To end playback or cancel menu setting . 21 Move the joystick...
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... No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 4. Self timer (only in Spanish): Manual focus 3. On-Screen Information 123 Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during Recording 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 FINE L IN...j : Indoor n Electronic image stabilizer (EIS) No display : EIS OFF n : EIS ON o Manual focus No display : Autofocus o : (display in English or German): Manual focus : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus : (display in still recording mode) No display : Self timer OFF q10 : Self timer ON...
... No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 4. Self timer (only in Spanish): Manual focus 3. On-Screen Information 123 Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during Recording 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 FINE L IN...j : Indoor n Electronic image stabilizer (EIS) No display : EIS OFF n : EIS ON o Manual focus No display : Autofocus o : (display in English or German): Manual focus : (display in French or Italian): Manual focus : (display in still recording mode) No display : Self timer OFF q10 : Self timer ON...
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... 54) and recording status (see 7 on -screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. If the DVD Video Camera has warning information, a warning message will appear. However, this information during recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear, and in which can... status indicator will light or blink to give a warning message to the manual focus, exposure and on page 63). Note: The DVD Video Camera does not record the date and time as data which the LCD screen was facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on...
... 54) and recording status (see 7 on -screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. If the DVD Video Camera has warning information, a warning message will appear. However, this information during recording with the LCD screen facing the same direction as the lens, the operating status will appear, and in which can... status indicator will light or blink to give a warning message to the manual focus, exposure and on page 63). Note: The DVD Video Camera does not record the date and time as data which the LCD screen was facing the same direction as lens, they will not appear on...
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...buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will appear on the screen. • Be sure to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during Recording This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the "W" control side, focus will be faulty when you bring the subject into focus at the center ...of on the screen. Focusing range You can also manually focus a subject depending on the LCD screen. "MF" will appear on -screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to ...
...buttons Note: • Pressing FOCUS will appear on the screen. • Be sure to infinity 1 Press the FOCUS button during Recording This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the "W" control side, focus will be faulty when you bring the subject into focus at the center ...of on the screen. Focusing range You can also manually focus a subject depending on the LCD screen. "MF" will appear on -screen information: • On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens surface to ...
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Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects 65 which may not be automatically focused (See page 64): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects 65 which may not be automatically focused (See page 64): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
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... and auto exposure. Adjust with ) and ( buttons Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will be stored in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Adjusting Exposure Manually 123 The DVD Video Camera usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Exposure indicator 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 00AM FINE SEP 30 2 00 4 2 Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the exposure...
... and auto exposure. Adjust with ) and ( buttons Note: • Pressing EXPOSURE will be stored in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Adjusting Exposure Manually 123 The DVD Video Camera usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Exposure indicator 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 00AM FINE SEP 30 2 00 4 2 Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the exposure...
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... not be recorded. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A Manner of Video Flash for use accessories for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see "Major Specifications" on... No light emission. * Unusable on page 165. To external microphone jack A/V MIC Note: This DVD Video Camera cannot use the optional VW-FLH3 Video Flash* (P. 145): Refer to the instruction manual of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in power type microphone (power supplied from ...
... not be recorded. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A Manner of Video Flash for use accessories for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see "Major Specifications" on... No light emission. * Unusable on page 165. To external microphone jack A/V MIC Note: This DVD Video Camera cannot use the optional VW-FLH3 Video Flash* (P. 145): Refer to the instruction manual of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in power type microphone (power supplied from ...
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... can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of information or switch off the wide mode). 70 If this happens, turn off the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. You can also display... Camera. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. This is recording will appear on the TV screen. Refer to the TV instruction manual for turning off the display. The image that the DVD Video Camera is often refered to as "line". Viewing on TV Screen 1 Turn on the TV and set the TV to...
... can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of information or switch off the wide mode). 70 If this happens, turn off the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. You can also display... Camera. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. This is recording will appear on the TV screen. Refer to the TV instruction manual for turning off the display. The image that the DVD Video Camera is often refered to as "line". Viewing on TV Screen 1 Turn on the TV and set the TV to...
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... has not been finalized into the DVD video recorder/player and play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this Video Camera. [Creating a Video-only disc] (Use procedure A or B) A. See the instruction manual for details.) Note when recording to hard disk of DVD video recorder • Use video-...only recorded discs. • Depending on the DVD video recorder you are using Video Camera (See page 101). • Be ...
... has not been finalized into the DVD video recorder/player and play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this Video Camera. [Creating a Video-only disc] (Use procedure A or B) A. See the instruction manual for details.) Note when recording to hard disk of DVD video recorder • Use video-...only recorded discs. • Depending on the DVD video recorder you are using Video Camera (See page 101). • Be ...
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... instruction manual for linear PCM recording. • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera to play it may not be possible on some DVD players, or it back on this DVD Video Camera. 72 No further data can be recorded on page 73. Note: Use this DVD Video Camera can be played back on Panasonic DVD players...
... instruction manual for linear PCM recording. • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera to play it may not be possible on some DVD players, or it back on this DVD Video Camera. 72 No further data can be recorded on page 73. Note: Use this DVD Video Camera can be played back on Panasonic DVD players...
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...a fluorescent light, the image may flicker: In this case, use the joystick to record in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. 3 Press the MENU button to choose the desired option, and then press the A button: The selected option will be stored in ... Wide Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Selected AE mode 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 00AM FINE SEP 30 2 00 4 a Auto : The DVD Video Camera automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for recording. Portrait : Creates a shallow depth of "Program AE". 2 Use the joystick to end setting. in...
...a fluorescent light, the image may flicker: In this case, use the joystick to record in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. 3 Press the MENU button to choose the desired option, and then press the A button: The selected option will be stored in ... Wide Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM Selected AE mode 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 00AM FINE SEP 30 2 00 4 a Auto : The DVD Video Camera automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for recording. Portrait : Creates a shallow depth of "Program AE". 2 Use the joystick to end setting. in...
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...not use the "Set" mode of white balance (P. 88). Adjusting Color (White Balance) This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the color of the white balance will be confirmed using "Manual Focus", P. 64. Mode Setting contents On-screen display Auto Set Outdoor White balance always automatically... RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 00AM FINE SEP 30 2 00 4 lSetting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD Video Camera at this time. • If the white balance that was manually set before is engaged or under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb- screen information. • In Set ...
...not use the "Set" mode of white balance (P. 88). Adjusting Color (White Balance) This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the color of the white balance will be confirmed using "Manual Focus", P. 64. Mode Setting contents On-screen display Auto Set Outdoor White balance always automatically... RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 00AM FINE SEP 30 2 00 4 lSetting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD Video Camera at this time. • If the white balance that was manually set before is engaged or under incandescent light, halogen light or bulb- screen information. • In Set ...
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Infrared sensor block • If a optional-user provided tele or wide-conversion lens is turned on with hand, etc. If this happens, set the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD Video Camera on: If the DVD Video Camera is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on the recording conditions. Note: • Do not block the infrared sensor (see "Terminology" on page 148) with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally. 82
Infrared sensor block • If a optional-user provided tele or wide-conversion lens is turned on with hand, etc. If this happens, set the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD Video Camera on: If the DVD Video Camera is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on the recording conditions. Note: • Do not block the infrared sensor (see "Terminology" on page 148) with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally. 82
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...• 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 DVD-RAM disc: It is displayed lengthwise when you view the ...dates and titles will automatically switch the TV to Wide setting: See TV instruction manual for details. * This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information 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...
...• 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 DVD-RAM disc: It is displayed lengthwise when you view the ...dates and titles will automatically switch the TV to Wide setting: See TV instruction manual for details. * This system records the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3) information 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...