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...the time to become familiar with the operating instructions and how it is the same as that for VDR-M70PP. Quick Start Guide for future reference. The method for buying a Panasonic product. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to ...13. R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. Be sure to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0K92-1 H0204HM1034 QR35225 VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP The illustration shows VDR-M70PP. Thank you for operating the VDR-M50PP is set up....
...the time to become familiar with the operating instructions and how it is the same as that for VDR-M70PP. Quick Start Guide for future reference. The method for buying a Panasonic product. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to ...13. R Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. Be sure to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0K92-1 H0204HM1034 QR35225 VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP The illustration shows VDR-M70PP. Thank you for operating the VDR-M50PP is set up....
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... and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of this equipment. This Product has a fluorescent lamp that may cause harmful ...product incorporates copyright protection technology that interference will not occur in some components. Use of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with ferrite core when connecting to...
... and use only shielded interface cables with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of this equipment. This Product has a fluorescent lamp that may cause harmful ...product incorporates copyright protection technology that interference will not occur in some components. Use of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with ferrite core when connecting to...
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...screen to identify whether the disc or card is identical. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to appear on this DVD Video Camera for the information you use . The expression "press the g button" will actually see pages 15-17). Quick Index ...LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. lIllustrations in this text. Get to know Panasonic. About This Manual lDisplays in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of VDR-M70PP are unavailable with the function. Refer to the marks at right above each...
...screen to identify whether the disc or card is identical. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to appear on this DVD Video Camera for the information you use . The expression "press the g button" will actually see pages 15-17). Quick Index ...LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. lIllustrations in this text. Get to know Panasonic. About This Manual lDisplays in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of VDR-M70PP are unavailable with the function. Refer to the marks at right above each...
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... the provided CD-ROM into the DVD Video Camera before proceeding. Quick Start Guide for Software Features The following software programs are connected with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is possible to connect this software when creating a DVD-Video disc from the "Setup Menu...". Software Feature USB Driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Install this driver when using the...
... the provided CD-ROM into the DVD Video Camera before proceeding. Quick Start Guide for Software Features The following software programs are connected with VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP DVD Video Camera, it is possible to connect this software when creating a DVD-Video disc from the "Setup Menu...". Software Feature USB Driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Install this driver when using the...
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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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... Image 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 Device...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 ...
... Image 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 Device...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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...operate the DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (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 ... or wide-conversion lens. 9 Hot shoe (P. 68) Only for wide-angle. 19 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....
...operate the DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the infrared signal. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (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 ... or wide-conversion lens. 9 Hot shoe (P. 68) Only for wide-angle. 19 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....
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... movies can be recorded on DVD-R disc. 33 Standard 64 KB...input External input VDR-M50PP 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels VDR-M70PP 1,280 ×... file can be displayed on this DVD Video Camera. Approx. For VDR-M50PP Capacity FINE Recording quality NORM ...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. ... on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the ...or heard on this DVD Video Camera. •... on other devices can be used on this DVD Video Camera is prioritized NORM Approx. Recordable Stills...
... movies can be recorded on DVD-R disc. 33 Standard 64 KB...input External input VDR-M50PP 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels VDR-M70PP 1,280 ×... file can be displayed on this DVD Video Camera. Approx. For VDR-M50PP Capacity FINE Recording quality NORM ...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. ... on DVD-RAM disc only in the FINE mode, the ...or heard on this DVD Video Camera. •... on other devices can be used on this DVD Video Camera is prioritized NORM Approx. Recordable Stills...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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...; Turn power off . Recording Stills 13 Note: Recording of still images is selected). The DVD Video Camera automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is possible on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which recording is being displayed, you can proceed with the...
...; Turn power off . Recording Stills 13 Note: Recording of still images is selected). The DVD Video Camera automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is possible on card. • With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which recording is being displayed, you can proceed with the...
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...is prioritized 14. 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 disc ...a disc or card that cannot be used in 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 recording mode) 15. FULL AUTO ...
...is prioritized 14. 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 disc ...a disc or card that cannot be used in 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 recording mode) 15. FULL AUTO ...
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...; is possible, even when "500x" (on VDR-M50PP) or "240x" (on VDR-M70PP) has been chosen. • When you record pictures, with Dig. M70PP) when recording still, digital zoom will be momentarily out of magnification, the DVD Video Camera is possible, even when "500x" (on VDR-M50PP) or "240x" (on VDRM70PP) or "40×" has been chosen...
...; is possible, even when "500x" (on VDR-M50PP) or "240x" (on VDR-M70PP) has been chosen. • When you record pictures, with Dig. M70PP) when recording still, digital zoom will be momentarily out of magnification, the DVD Video Camera is possible, even when "500x" (on VDR-M50PP) or "240x" (on VDRM70PP) or "40×" has been chosen...
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...a small object from close as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) 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 be focused, depending on the top surface of light tends to "W" control side...conversion lenses with the following filter diameter. Using Conversion Lens (Optional-User Provided) Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to the subject. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the distance to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. Note: • Zoom can...
...a small object from close as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) 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 be focused, depending on the top surface of light tends to "W" control side...conversion lenses with the following filter diameter. Using Conversion Lens (Optional-User Provided) Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to the subject. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the distance to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. Note: • Zoom can...
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...• However, dark subjects may not be recorded. Turn on the switch on VDR-M50PP. 68 To external microphone jack A/V MIC Note: This DVD Video Camera cannot use . Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information... supplied from Video Camera). 13 Setting Video Flash (Only for hot shoe, the power is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. No light emission. * Unusable on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see "Major... on page 165. It is recommended that you use accessories for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to the instruction manual of brightness.
...• However, dark subjects may not be recorded. Turn on the switch on VDR-M50PP. 68 To external microphone jack A/V MIC Note: This DVD Video Camera cannot use . Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information... supplied from Video Camera). 13 Setting Video Flash (Only for hot shoe, the power is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. No light emission. * Unusable on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see "Major... on page 165. It is recommended that you use accessories for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to the instruction manual of brightness.
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... read by this DVD Video Camera. 3...VDR-M70PP). 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on this DVD Video Camera. "COPY PROTECTED" appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on this DVD... The operation of this DVD Video Camera (see "...DVD Video Camera for how to record still images. • The "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA" whenever DVD...DVD Video Camera to the other video devices to disc or card in this DVD Video Camera. • Still images can also be recorded on DVD... images recorded on this DVD Video Camera. L IN... If you are using VDR-M70PP and the connected AV ...
... read by this DVD Video Camera. 3...VDR-M70PP). 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on this DVD Video Camera. "COPY PROTECTED" appears in these images: They cannot be recorded on this DVD... The operation of this DVD Video Camera (see "...DVD Video Camera for how to record still images. • The "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA" whenever DVD...DVD Video Camera to the other video devices to disc or card in this DVD Video Camera. • Still images can also be recorded on DVD... images recorded on this DVD Video Camera. L IN... If you are using VDR-M70PP and the connected AV ...
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... generally available. *3: If the 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 enter the recorded image. • Still images ... may cause noise to "LINE (L IN)". Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras You can record (dub) images from the built-in DVD Video Camera. See "Switching External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 88 for details, and "Recording Stills" on this line-input recording...
... generally available. *3: If the 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 enter the recorded image. • Still images ... may cause noise to "LINE (L IN)". Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras You can record (dub) images from the built-in DVD Video Camera. See "Switching External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 88 for details, and "Recording Stills" on this line-input recording...
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...t i ons Se t up P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o EIS : On Dig. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t Dig. Displayed on DVD Video Camera to select various setting options in menu. Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o EIS : On Dig....Power Save (P. 92) Recording LED (P. 93) Language selection (P. 93) Reset (P. 94) You can use the joystick on VDRM70PP only 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 Input selection (P. 88) V ...
...t i ons Se t up P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o EIS : On Dig. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t Dig. Displayed on DVD Video Camera to select various setting options in menu. Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o EIS : On Dig....Power Save (P. 92) Recording LED (P. 93) Language selection (P. 93) Reset (P. 94) You can use the joystick on VDRM70PP only 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 Input selection (P. 88) V ...
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... in recording. conversion lens (optional-user provided) is used when still images are recorded on -screen information display. EIS On Di g . In this DVD Video Camera, you can also use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will not function when using an external microphone (P. 68). 8 :... recording: This makes it is recommended that you return the setting to "OFF" (only for VDR-M70PP). EIS D i g . Note: • The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • It is recommended that Wind Cut has been set to...
... in recording. conversion lens (optional-user provided) is used when still images are recorded on -screen information display. EIS On Di g . In this DVD Video Camera, you can also use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will not function when using an external microphone (P. 68). 8 :... recording: This makes it is recommended that you return the setting to "OFF" (only for VDR-M70PP). EIS D i g . Note: • The EIS setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • It is recommended that Wind Cut has been set to...
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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 4:3" (aspect ratio 4:3) by the size of image. . An image recorded with "Wide 16:9" specified will appear as...
... 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 4:3" (aspect ratio 4:3) by the size of image. . An image recorded with "Wide 16:9" specified will appear as...