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... CD-ROM. The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is set up. VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP The illustration shows VDR-M70PP. Be sure to become familiar with the operating instructions and how it is the same as that for buying a Panasonic product. 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 R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. Thank you for VDR-M70PP...
... CD-ROM. The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is set up. VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP The illustration shows VDR-M70PP. Be sure to become familiar with the operating instructions and how it is the same as that for buying a Panasonic product. 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 R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. Thank you for VDR-M70PP...
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... ICES-003. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of certain U.S. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of this battery. It also contains lead in a residential installation. However, there is connected. Consult the dealer or an...
... ICES-003. Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of certain U.S. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of this battery. It also contains lead in a residential installation. However, there is connected. Consult the dealer or an...
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..."Disc Navigation" explains editing with the function. The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are used in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are unavailable with Disc Navigation ........ 99 Installing Software 130 With this DVD Video Camera you can view the picture being recorded or the playback... see pages 15-17). lIllustrations in this text. 11 Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know Panasonic. Get to know your DVD Video Camera by using this manual, and get to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. We want this...
..."Disc Navigation" explains editing with the function. The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are used in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are unavailable with Disc Navigation ........ 99 Installing Software 130 With this DVD Video Camera you can view the picture being recorded or the playback... see pages 15-17). lIllustrations in this text. 11 Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to know Panasonic. Get to know your DVD Video Camera by using this manual, and get to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. We want this...
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... extracted data and title information etc. Note: If the "Setup Menu" does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing on the provided CD-ROM. Installation Guide (see page 130 for details) 1 Installing...
... extracted data and title information etc. Note: If the "Setup Menu" does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing on the provided CD-ROM. Installation Guide (see page 130 for details) 1 Installing...
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...Inserting and Removing Disc 46 Inserting Disc 46 Removing Disc 48 Inserting and Removing Card 49 Basic Techniques Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera .......... 50 Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off 50 Recording Movie 51 Recording Stills 52 Compensating for Backlight 53 On-Screen Information 54 ...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 with hard disk 71 Playback on DVD Player 72 Removing from/and Replacing in...
...Inserting and Removing Disc 46 Inserting Disc 46 Removing Disc 48 Inserting and Removing Card 49 Basic Techniques Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera .......... 50 Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off 50 Recording Movie 51 Recording Stills 52 Compensating for Backlight 53 On-Screen Information 54 ...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 with hard disk 71 Playback on DVD Player 72 Removing from/and Replacing in...
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... Stabilizer (EIS)......... 83 Reducing Wind 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 Still Image (Quality 87 Receiving Image from Another...Changing Display Language (Language 93 Resetting Menu Settings to Play List (Editing Play List 118 Deleting Scenes from Writing (Protect Disc 124 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc. Move 104 Directing Scenes Effectively (Edit - Combine 106 Dividing Movies (Edit - Recording (Dubbing) ...
... Stabilizer (EIS)......... 83 Reducing Wind 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 Still Image (Quality 87 Receiving Image from Another...Changing Display Language (Language 93 Resetting Menu Settings to Play List (Editing Play List 118 Deleting Scenes from Writing (Protect Disc 124 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc. Move 104 Directing Scenes Effectively (Edit - Combine 106 Dividing Movies (Edit - Recording (Dubbing) ...
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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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... (P. 35) 3 Recording indicator (P. 93) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Internal stereo microphone (P. 51) 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.
... (P. 35) 3 Recording indicator (P. 93) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Internal stereo microphone (P. 51) 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.
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...Disc or Card (Capacity)" on page 124. • Some still data recorded on this DVD Video Camera 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... 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 Approx...
...Disc or Card (Capacity)" on page 124. • Some still data recorded on this DVD Video Camera 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... 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 Approx...
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...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...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 approx. 110 min LCD monitor − When using...
...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...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 approx. 110 min LCD monitor − When using...
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... or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 2 Check the subject on . while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is possible on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which recording is selected). Turn power off...
... or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on DVD-RAM disc and card. ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 2 Check the subject on . while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is possible on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which recording is selected). Turn power off...
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...Y [Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-M70PP), only in this DVD Video Camera O : SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard P : Locked SD Memory Card No display*4 13. Current date/time *1 Appears only with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in the DVD Video Camera, or disc has not ... may not be correct, depending on recording conditions (not displayed with no disc or card is 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 be adjusted during external input and playback....
...Y [Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-M70PP), only in this DVD Video Camera O : SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard P : Locked SD Memory Card No display*4 13. Current date/time *1 Appears only with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in the DVD Video Camera, or disc has not ... may not be correct, depending on recording conditions (not displayed with no disc or card is 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 be adjusted during external input and playback....
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... Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar. *500x will appear on VDR-M70PP) power zoom and digital zoom. Zooming 123 This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using a tripod (only for VDRM50PP). 57 We recommend using optical 18- (on... or optical 10-power is turned off. • You can set to " " with DVD-RAM disc loaded, zooming only up to 40x in memory even if the DVD Video Camera is exceeded on VDR-M70PP). Zoom is susceptible to 40×. • When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of...
... Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar. *500x will appear on VDR-M70PP) power zoom and digital zoom. Zooming 123 This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using a tripod (only for VDRM50PP). 57 We recommend using optical 18- (on... or optical 10-power is turned off. • You can set to " " with DVD-RAM disc loaded, zooming only up to 40x in memory even if the DVD Video Camera is exceeded on VDR-M70PP). Zoom is susceptible to 40×. • When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of...
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...) Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional lighting. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the top surface of light tends to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. Lens hood... the lens. Macro Recording Use the macro 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 the subject.
...) Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional lighting. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the top surface of light tends to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. Lens hood... the lens. Macro Recording Use the macro 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 the subject.
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... Refer to change the still quality mode. • However, dark subjects may not be recorded. To external microphone jack A/V MIC Note: This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from rear. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A Manner..., it is recommended that you illuminate a subject when recording in a place lit from Video Camera). 13 Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on page 87 if you want to the instruction manual of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark...
... Refer to change the still quality mode. • However, dark subjects may not be recorded. To external microphone jack A/V MIC Note: This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from rear. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A Manner..., it is recommended that you illuminate a subject when recording in a place lit from Video Camera). 13 Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on page 87 if you want to the instruction manual of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark...
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..."Input Source" setting will return to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for VDR-M70PP). 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on this DVD Video Camera. guard signal to "CAMERA" whenever DVD Video Camera is turned off . • Insert a recordable disc or card in ...You Begin • Before connecting this 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 enable you to record clearer images. • The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input. •...
..."Input Source" setting will return to protect the copyright, except for images recorded on camcorders for VDR-M70PP). 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on this DVD Video Camera. guard signal to "CAMERA" whenever DVD Video Camera is turned off . • Insert a recordable disc or card in ...You Begin • Before connecting this 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 enable you to record clearer images. • The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input. •...
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...screen or viewfinder of this DVD Video Camera. Use the AV/S input/ output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card. Note: • With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera (VDR-M70PP only). 1 Set the ...input source on the DVD Video Camera to FINE "Input Source" on ...
...screen or viewfinder of this DVD Video Camera. Use the AV/S input/ output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or card. Note: • With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera (VDR-M70PP only). 1 Set the ...input source on the DVD Video Camera to FINE "Input Source" on ...
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...RAM Press the A button directly to the previous screen, press the C button. Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 ENTER RETURN RAM Camer a F u nc t i on DVD Video Camera to "CAMERA" Date Setup Da te Se t up Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y Da t e Se t Display format (P. 41) Date setting (P. 40... original image size. 79 lFlow of the image will disappear when it is left for approx. 1 minute without any operation. • With VDR-M70PP, if the MENU button is pressed with stills *5: Displayed only when input source is set to external signal or S external signal. *4: Displayed...
...RAM Press the A button directly to the previous screen, press the C button. Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 ENTER RETURN RAM Camer a F u nc t i on DVD Video Camera to "CAMERA" Date Setup Da te Se t up Da t e Mod e : M / D / Y Da t e Se t Display format (P. 41) Date setting (P. 40... original image size. 79 lFlow of the image will disappear when it is left for approx. 1 minute without any operation. • With VDR-M70PP, if the MENU button is pressed with stills *5: Displayed only when input source is set to external signal or S external signal. *4: Displayed...
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...the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. Firmly hold the DVD Video Camera with the built-in dim places, after-images may stand out. In this case, we recommend using an external microphone (P. 68). 8 : 0 0AM...DVD Video Camera is turned off. • The Wind Cut function will work only during movie recording. • The Wind Cut function works only with both hands. • EIS may not be entirely corrected even if "EIS: On" is recommended that Wind Cut has been set to "OFF" (only for VDR-M70PP...
...the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose "On" or "Off", and then press the A button. Firmly hold the DVD Video Camera with the built-in dim places, after-images may stand out. In this case, we recommend using an external microphone (P. 68). 8 : 0 0AM...DVD Video Camera is turned off. • The Wind Cut function will work only during movie recording. • The Wind Cut function works only with both hands. • EIS may not be entirely corrected even if "EIS: On" is recommended that Wind Cut has been set to "OFF" (only for VDR-M70PP...
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... screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose "16:9", and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to Wide TV Screen Mode (Wide) (Only for VDR-M70PP) 1 If you view the images recorded with "Wide 16:9" specified on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), screen image will be played back on an...
... screen, and then press the A button. 2 Choose "16:9", and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to Wide TV Screen Mode (Wide) (Only for VDR-M70PP) 1 If you view the images recorded with "Wide 16:9" specified on a wide-screen TV (aspect ratio 16:9), screen image will be played back on an...