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... Software" hereafter) that you may use these components on this storage medium for any other intellectual property and international properties: Name of Software USB Driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., or Sonic Solutions accept any responsibility for commercial use is prohibited, whether by any means, use...
... Software" hereafter) that you may use these components on this storage medium for any other intellectual property and international properties: Name of Software USB Driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., or Sonic Solutions accept any responsibility for commercial use is prohibited, whether by any means, use...
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...The recorded contents cannot be deleted for trial recording. Do not store the DVD Video Camera in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card. Also, Panasonic cannot be lost. Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is restricted for some demonstrations,... make a trial recording before doing actual recording to direct sunlight or place it in this DVD Video Camera, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • If you use a DVD-RAM disc from the DVD Video Camera and store it near a heater.
...The recorded contents cannot be deleted for trial recording. Do not store the DVD Video Camera in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card. Also, Panasonic cannot be lost. Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is restricted for some demonstrations,... make a trial recording before doing actual recording to direct sunlight or place it in this DVD Video Camera, disc, card, etc., the recorded contents may be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • If you use a DVD-RAM disc from the DVD Video Camera and store it near a heater.
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... picture on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. lIllustrations in this text. The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are used in this manual Although the external appearances of operating both models is compatible with disc or card. Get to know Panasonic. We want this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The...
... picture on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. lIllustrations in this text. The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are used in this manual Although the external appearances of operating both models is compatible with disc or card. Get to know Panasonic. We want this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The...
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... connect the USB Cable before proceeding. By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is also possible to MyDVD. Quick Start Guide for Software Features The following software programs are connected with the USB cable. 2 Install the software (DVD-RAM Driver, MyDVD and DVD-MovieAlbumSE). • The software can edit motion image...
... connect the USB Cable before proceeding. By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is also possible to MyDVD. Quick Start Guide for Software Features The following software programs are connected with the USB cable. 2 Install the software (DVD-RAM Driver, MyDVD and DVD-MovieAlbumSE). • The software can edit motion image...
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...; Write edited motion images to an 8 cm DVD-R disc in this DVD Video Camera using DVD-MovieAlbum. 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... 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 a recording on the LCD of your PC ...
...; Write edited motion images to an 8 cm DVD-R disc in this DVD Video Camera using DVD-MovieAlbum. 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... 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 a recording on the LCD of your PC ...
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... Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Combine 106 Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide 107 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy 108 Locking Scenes on Card (Lock 109 Designating Scenes to be Printed ...Noise during Recording (Wind Cut 83 Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode (Wide) (Only for VDR-M70PP 84 Setting Up Record Functions 86 Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode 86 Switching Quality of... 90 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 Video...
... Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Combine 106 Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide 107 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy 108 Locking Scenes on Card (Lock 109 Designating Scenes to be Printed ...Noise during Recording (Wind Cut 83 Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode (Wide) (Only for VDR-M70PP 84 Setting Up Record Functions 86 Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode 86 Switching Quality of... 90 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 Video...
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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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... to PC. distance. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this cord to control the DVD Video Camera from AC outlet, or charge battery pack. 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 PC...
... to PC. distance. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for this cord to control the DVD Video Camera from AC outlet, or charge battery pack. 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 PC...
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AC adaptor 2 Insert a disc (P. 46). 1. Gently open the cover until it stops. only videos on DVD-RAM disc; Power cable DC cord Connect them in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide until it . 3. DISC EJECT 2. Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release it stops. 12 Try to...and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin • 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). Insert the disc, in sequence of the digits. Disc cover PUSH CLOSE...
AC adaptor 2 Insert a disc (P. 46). 1. Gently open the cover until it stops. only videos on DVD-RAM disc; Power cable DC cord Connect them in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide until it . 3. DISC EJECT 2. Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release it stops. 12 Try to...and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin • 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). Insert the disc, in sequence of the digits. Disc cover PUSH CLOSE...
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... recorders that you use . 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: Use them : Function Recording movie Recording still Deleting recorded image Editing...
... recorders that you use . 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: Use them : Function Recording movie Recording still Deleting recorded image Editing...
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... • When using the 8 cm DVD-R disc on a DVD player or DVD video recorder that Cannot be Used 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 adjustment, recording may be damaged. • DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or ... Camera, depending on the editing software used . For optimum recording on the LCD of DVD Video Camera to be written for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • CD-R • CD-RW • CD • LD • MO • ...
... • When using the 8 cm DVD-R disc on a DVD player or DVD video recorder that Cannot be Used 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 adjustment, recording may be damaged. • DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or ... Camera, depending on the editing software used . For optimum recording on the LCD of DVD Video Camera to be written for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • DVD+R • DVD-ROM • DVD-Video • CD-R • CD-RW • CD • LD • MO • ...
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... will pause PLAY RAM m at such a portion and (Recording one scene automatically restart may occur: Do not touch − Block noise in playback image − Momentary stop of disc where recording is normal, the above . Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • When using DVD Video Camera at.... • If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it in dusty place − While there is heat from Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly into Round DVD Holder. 30 Handling Discs lUsing discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media.
... will pause PLAY RAM m at such a portion and (Recording one scene automatically restart may occur: Do not touch − Block noise in playback image − Momentary stop of disc where recording is normal, the above . Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • When using DVD Video Camera at.... • If there is dust, scratch, dirt on disc or if it in dusty place − While there is heat from Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly into Round DVD Holder. 30 Handling Discs lUsing discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media.
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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 *3 LPCM *4 No ... rate varies automatically between 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...
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 *3 LPCM *4 No ... rate varies automatically between 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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... 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.... 880 512 MB Approx. 800 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 1,760 (The numbers of recordable stills above are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be displayed on this DVD Video Camera. Size and Quality of Photos The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be playable on...
... 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.... 880 512 MB Approx. 800 Approx. 1,280 Approx. 1,760 (The numbers of recordable stills above are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be displayed on this DVD Video Camera. Size and Quality of Photos The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be playable on...
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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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... 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 ... when removing the disc. Removing Disc 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to turn the DVD Video Camera off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the ...careful not to touch the inside of DVD Video Camera [especially, the lens of laser pickup (see "Terminology" on the LCD screen will blink.) It is recommended that you turn the DVD Video Camera off : If you do,...
... 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 ... when removing the disc. Removing Disc 1 Set the power switch to "OFF" to turn the DVD Video Camera off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • Do not remove the ...careful not to touch the inside of DVD Video Camera [especially, the lens of laser pickup (see "Terminology" on the LCD screen will blink.) It is recommended that you turn the DVD Video Camera off : If you do,...
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..., can be possible. After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, refer to " ": To record still on DVD-RAM disc. Power switch 50 CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator • When the DVD Video Camera is turned on , it will take corrective action. • While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator... screen after power is turned on. • When you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on again (DVD-RAM). Power ON status During playback, set the power switch to " " or " " when using card. However, if you turn the...
..., can be possible. After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, refer to " ": To record still on DVD-RAM disc. Power switch 50 CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator • When the DVD Video Camera is turned on , it will take corrective action. • While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator... screen after power is turned on. • When you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on again (DVD-RAM). Power ON status During playback, set the power switch to " " or " " when using card. However, if you turn the...
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...• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be changed . • Each time the DVD Video Camera enters the recording pause mode, the... of DVD Video Camera: Take care that this DVD Video Camera, doing additional recording on DVD-R disc recorded on another device, doing additional recording on DVD-R disc first recorded on the LCD screen ...various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 80. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for on-screen information display. • It is recommended that cannot be recorded...
...• It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be changed . • Each time the DVD Video Camera enters the recording pause mode, the... of DVD Video Camera: Take care that this DVD Video Camera, doing additional recording on DVD-R disc recorded on another device, doing additional recording on DVD-R disc first recorded on the LCD screen ...various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 80. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for on-screen information display. • It is recommended that cannot be recorded...
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REC button Power switch 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the REC button. Note: • See "Size and Quality of Photos...card or the data on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. • The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/...you can proceed with the next recording. 4 Set the power switch to "OFF" to Low Light) depending on DVD-RAM disc and card. while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is possible on subject brightness. 52 Turn power off...
REC button Power switch 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the REC button. Note: • See "Size and Quality of Photos...card or the data on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. • The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/...you can proceed with the next recording. 4 Set the power switch to "OFF" to Low Light) depending on DVD-RAM disc and card. while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is possible on subject brightness. 52 Turn power off...
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...recording 16. FULL AUTO indicator 11. Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD Video Camera N : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than the displayed time. ... number may be adjusted during movie recording : Number of LCD screen or Volume : The volume can be longer than this DVD Video Camera is inserted *5 No remaining time or number ... with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in PHOTO recording mode. *2 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP. *3 When no disc or card is in the DVD Video Camera, or disc has...
...recording 16. FULL AUTO indicator 11. Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD Video Camera N : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than the displayed time. ... number may be adjusted during movie recording : Number of LCD screen or Volume : The volume can be longer than this DVD Video Camera is inserted *5 No remaining time or number ... with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in PHOTO recording mode. *2 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP. *3 When no disc or card is in the DVD Video Camera, or disc has...