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... at www.panasonic.ca VQT0K92-1 H0204HM1034 QR35225 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 read page 4 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP The illustration shows VDR-M70PP. Thank you for VDR-M70PP. Please...
... at www.panasonic.ca VQT0K92-1 H0204HM1034 QR35225 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 read page 4 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP The illustration shows VDR-M70PP. Thank you for VDR-M70PP. Please...
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... experienced radio/TV technician for information on how to recycle this battery. 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 complies with CANADIAN ICES-003. This class...
... experienced radio/TV technician for information on how to recycle this battery. 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 complies with CANADIAN ICES-003. This class...
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...the g button" will actually see pages 15-17). lIllustrations in this text. The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are unavailable with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. We appreciate ... detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (see in this text. 11 Get to know Panasonic. l1 , 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD Video Camera are used as a monitor device. lNotation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop...
...the g button" will actually see pages 15-17). lIllustrations in this text. The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are unavailable with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. • The section on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. We appreciate ... detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (see in this text. 11 Get to know Panasonic. l1 , 2 and 3 marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD Video Camera are used as a monitor device. lNotation of cancel button Press the stop/cancel button to stop...
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... PC are contained on a PC. Quick Start Guide for Software Features The following software programs are connected with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing on the DVD-RAM disc. 13 Note: If the "Setup Menu" does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon...
... PC are contained on a PC. Quick Start Guide for Software Features The following software programs are connected with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is possible to use playback, recording and editing on the DVD-RAM disc. 13 Note: If the "Setup Menu" does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon...
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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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...99 Functions Available with Disc Navigation 99 Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu 100 Scene 101 Deleting Scenes (Delete 101 Changing Images 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 ...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 Camera Off Automatically (Power Save 92 Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED 93 Changing Display Language (Language 93 Resetting ...
...99 Functions Available with Disc Navigation 99 Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu 100 Scene 101 Deleting Scenes (Delete 101 Changing Images 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 ...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 Camera Off Automatically (Power Save 92 Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED 93 Changing Display Language (Language 93 Resetting ...
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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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... on card: Quality File size VDRM50PP VDRM70PP Application FINE Approx. 128 KB Approx. In addition, no such data file can be displayed on this DVD Video Camera. • Use the remaining capacity function to 999 If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on it . For... 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 Approx...
... on card: Quality File size VDRM50PP VDRM70PP Application FINE Approx. 128 KB Approx. In addition, no such data file can be displayed on this DVD Video Camera. • Use the remaining capacity function to 999 If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills on it . For... 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 Approx...
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... (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate DVD Video Camera 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 ...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...
... (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate DVD Video Camera 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 ...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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... 3 Press the REC button. When using card: Set the power switch to " ". Recording Stills 13 Note: Recording of still images is selected). When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to " ". ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 2 Check the subject on . After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform ...while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen (when auto focus is possible on subject brightness. 52 while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is possible will be ...
... 3 Press the REC button. When using card: Set the power switch to " ". Recording Stills 13 Note: Recording of still images is selected). When using DVD-RAM disc: Set the power switch to " ". ACCESS/PC indicator CARD ACCESS indicator 2 Check the subject on . After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform ...while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen (when auto focus is possible on subject brightness. 52 while "DISC ACCESS" or "CARD ACCESS" is possible will be ...
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... 12. Current date/time *1 Appears only 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 not yet been initialized, a write-protected...type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD Video Camera O : SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard P : Locked SD Memory Card No display*4 13. Zoom W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y [Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-M70PP), only in movie...
... 12. Current date/time *1 Appears only 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 not yet been initialized, a write-protected...type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD Video Camera O : SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard P : Locked SD Memory Card No display*4 13. Zoom W (Digital Zoom: Off) X (Digital Zoom: 40×) Y [Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR-M70PP), only in movie...
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... be stored in photo mode, and 40x and 500x (on VDRM50PP) or 240x (on VDR-M70PP). 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. M70PP) when recording still, digital zoom will be momentarily out of magnification, the DVD Video Camera is set zoom to shake. Zoom Wind Cut 240x 40x * Wi d e...or 240x specified, the digital zoom will appear on VDR-M70PP. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 0 0 AM FINE S E P 3 0 2 00 4 When Dig. If you continue to record using a tripod (only for VDRM50PP). 57 Zoom is exceeded on VDR-M70PP). Zooming 123 This DVD Video Camera allows you to hold the zoom lever...
... be stored in photo mode, and 40x and 500x (on VDRM50PP) or 240x (on VDR-M70PP). 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Dig. M70PP) when recording still, digital zoom will be momentarily out of magnification, the DVD Video Camera is set zoom to shake. Zoom Wind Cut 240x 40x * Wi d e...or 240x specified, the digital zoom will appear on VDR-M70PP. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN 8 : 0 0 AM FINE S E P 3 0 2 00 4 When Dig. If you continue to record using a tripod (only for VDRM50PP). 57 Zoom is exceeded on VDR-M70PP). Zooming 123 This DVD Video Camera allows you to hold the zoom lever...
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... Note: • Zoom can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from close-up position: You can be used . (Attach) 58 VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the distance to the subject. In this case, move the zoom to "W" control side to focus. • 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 "W" control side. Use conversion lenses with the following filter diameter.
... Note: • Zoom can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) from close-up position: You can be used . (Attach) 58 VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the distance to the subject. In this case, move the zoom to "W" control side to focus. • 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 "W" control side. Use conversion lenses with the following filter diameter.
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...rear, it is recommended that you illuminate a subject when recording in a dark place, or the subject is used. Note: • The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800 and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set ...Only for hot shoe, the power is recommended that you use accessories for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on VDR-M50PP. 68 Always emits light regardless of brightness. It is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (optional-user provided) to...
...rear, it is recommended that you illuminate a subject when recording in a dark place, or the subject is used. Note: • The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800 and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set ...Only for hot shoe, the power is recommended that you use accessories for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on VDR-M50PP. 68 Always emits light regardless of brightness. It is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (optional-user provided) to...
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... "S LINE" 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 the DVD Video Camera to record clearer images. • The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from other...Switching External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 88 for details, and "Recording Stills" on page 52 for how to "Input Source" on camcorders for personal enjoyment without copyguard signal - L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Switch the input referring to record still images. • The ...
... "S LINE" 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 the DVD Video Camera to record clearer images. • The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from other...Switching External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 88 for details, and "Recording Stills" on page 52 for how to "Input Source" on camcorders for personal enjoyment without copyguard signal - L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Switch the input referring to record still images. • The ...
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...etc. *1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD Video Camera. 3 Press the REC button. 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 enter the recorded image. • Still... images can also be directly connected to record clearer images. • Reduce the volume of this DVD Video Camera can record (dub)...
...etc. *1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD Video Camera. 3 Press the REC button. 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 enter the recorded image. • Still... images can also be directly connected to record clearer images. • Reduce the volume of this DVD Video Camera can record (dub)...
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...button again will restore the original image size. 79 Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 ENTER RETURN RAM Camer a F u nc t i on DVD Video Camera to select various setting options in menu. Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 ENTER RETURN RAM Program AE (P. 80) White balance (P. ... when input source is pressed with a still image displayed, the size of Menus Refer to page indicated for approx. 1 minute without any operation. • With VDR-M70PP, if the MENU button is set 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. ...
...button again will restore the original image size. 79 Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 ENTER RETURN RAM Camer a F u nc t i on DVD Video Camera to select various setting options in menu. Zoom : 40x Wind Cut : Of f Wide : 4:3 ENTER RETURN RAM Program AE (P. 80) White balance (P. ... when input source is pressed with a still image displayed, the size of Menus Refer to page indicated for approx. 1 minute without any operation. • With VDR-M70PP, if the MENU button is set 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. ...
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...be entirely corrected even if "EIS: On" is specified. lChecking whether EIS is On or Off You can also use zoom to "OFF" (only for VDR-M70PP). Firmly hold the DVD Video Camera with turning the EIS to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in memory even when the... during playback. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Wind Cut" on the Camer a F u nc t i on screen. • Gross camera shake may stand out. In this DVD Video Camera, you normally record with the built-in recording. Zoom Wi nd Cut On Wide Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and...
...be entirely corrected even if "EIS: On" is specified. lChecking whether EIS is On or Off You can also use zoom to "OFF" (only for VDR-M70PP). Firmly hold the DVD Video Camera with turning the EIS to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in memory even when the... during playback. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Wind Cut" on the Camer a F u nc t i on screen. • Gross camera shake may stand out. In this DVD Video Camera, you normally record with the built-in recording. Zoom Wi nd Cut On Wide Of f ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Choose the desired option, and...
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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 wider than the images...
... 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 wider than the images...
