VDRM30 User Guide
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... Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/Charger 42 Inserting and Removing Disc 43 Inserting Disc 43 Removing Disc 45 Inserting and Removing Card 46 Basic Techniques Basic Operation of DVD Palmcorder 47 Turning DVD Palmcorder On or Off 47 Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder 48 Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen 48 Closing LCD Monitor 49 Setting Date and Time 50 Changing Display Format of Date and Time ......... 51 Recording Movie 52 Using External Microphone 54 Recording Stills 55 Zooming 57 Macro Recording 58 Using Conversion Lens (Generally Available)....... 58 Manually Focusing...
... Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/Charger 42 Inserting and Removing Disc 43 Inserting Disc 43 Removing Disc 45 Inserting and Removing Card 46 Basic Techniques Basic Operation of DVD Palmcorder 47 Turning DVD Palmcorder On or Off 47 Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder 48 Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen 48 Closing LCD Monitor 49 Setting Date and Time 50 Changing Display Format of Date and Time ......... 51 Recording Movie 52 Using External Microphone 54 Recording Stills 55 Zooming 57 Macro Recording 58 Using Conversion Lens (Generally Available)....... 58 Manually Focusing...
VDRM30 User Guide
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... Arranging Order of LCD screen (Color Level 93 Initial Settings 94 Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) .......94 Turning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically (Power Save 94 Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED) .......95 Changing Display Language (Language 95 Resetting Menu Settings to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode 82 Adjusting Color (White Balance 83 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)...........85 Magnifying Subject Image (Dig. Divide 110 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy 111 Locking Scenes on Card (Lock 112...
... Arranging Order of LCD screen (Color Level 93 Initial Settings 94 Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) .......94 Turning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically (Power Save 94 Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED) .......95 Changing Display Language (Language 95 Resetting Menu Settings to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode 82 Adjusting Color (White Balance 83 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)...........85 Magnifying Subject Image (Dig. Divide 110 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy 111 Locking Scenes on Card (Lock 112...
VDRM30 User Guide
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... children. USB Cable: (EW12381) 18 Button Type Battery (model CR2025): To power the remote controller. AV/S Input/Output Cable: (EW12432) Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD Palmcorder on TV screen, or input or output video from/to control the DVD Palmcorder from shoulder. Software CD-ROM: (VFF0197) Use this battery away from outlet, or charge battery pack. household AC outlet, use . Shoulder Belt: Attach to the DVD Palmcorder to protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in package: Battery Pack (model CGA...
... children. USB Cable: (EW12381) 18 Button Type Battery (model CR2025): To power the remote controller. AV/S Input/Output Cable: (EW12432) Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD Palmcorder on TV screen, or input or output video from/to control the DVD Palmcorder from shoulder. Software CD-ROM: (VFF0197) Use this battery away from outlet, or charge battery pack. household AC outlet, use . Shoulder Belt: Attach to the DVD Palmcorder to protect the lens. 8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in package: Battery Pack (model CGA...
VDRM30 User Guide
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... about recording of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to " PHOTO": To record still on DVDRAM disc Set to " VIDEO": To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to "POWER OFF": The DVD Palmcorder will turn off. However, if you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on. • If you turn the DVD Palmcorder on DVD Palmcorder. CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator • When the DVD Palmcorder is lit or blinking...
... about recording of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to " PHOTO": To record still on DVDRAM disc Set to " VIDEO": To record movie on DVDRAM or DVD-R disc Set to "POWER OFF": The DVD Palmcorder will turn off. However, if you remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after power is turned on. • If you turn the DVD Palmcorder on DVD Palmcorder. CARD ACCESS indicator ACCESS/PC indicator • When the DVD Palmcorder is lit or blinking...
VDRM30 User Guide
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... the digit you want to set . Da t e Se t u p Da t e Mode Da t e Se t SEP 3 0 2003 8 : 00AM Tilt the joystick up /down to select the number for current date/time, and then repeat step 5 to set date will restore the menu screen. YES NO ENTER RAM 7 If the displayed date and time are correct, use the joystick to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". To prevent this built-in battery...
... the digit you want to set . Da t e Se t u p Da t e Mode Da t e Se t SEP 3 0 2003 8 : 00AM Tilt the joystick up /down to select the number for current date/time, and then repeat step 5 to set date will restore the menu screen. YES NO ENTER RAM 7 If the displayed date and time are correct, use the joystick to choose "Date Setup" and then "Date Set". To prevent this built-in battery...
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... various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 82. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio that power is not interrupted while the ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking. • The minimum recordable time of any defect. • The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but no further recording can be deleted. • Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the front of DVD...
... various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on page 82. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio that power is not interrupted while the ACCESS/PC indicator is blinking. • The minimum recordable time of any defect. • The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but no further recording can be deleted. • Sound is recorded from the stereo microphone on the front of DVD...
VDRM30 User Guide
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... adapter/charger. • If you use the external microphone jack. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from the built-in this DVD Palmcorder. Recording Images from Other AV Devices You can 't use a Panasonic VCR, it will be operated by the remote controller provided with the DVD Palmcorder. When recording an image from a Panasonic VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • This DVD Palmcorder cannot record S-VIDEO input signal. • If you connect the AV/S input/output cable...
... adapter/charger. • If you use the external microphone jack. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from the built-in this DVD Palmcorder. Recording Images from Other AV Devices You can 't use a Panasonic VCR, it will be operated by the remote controller provided with the DVD Palmcorder. When recording an image from a Panasonic VCR, change the remote control code of the VCR to other than "VCR2". • This DVD Palmcorder cannot record S-VIDEO input signal. • If you connect the AV/S input/output cable...
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... TV or switching the signal using video selector, normal recording cannot be recorded on this DVD Palmcorder. • Still images can be recorded normally. • If the input signal is prohibited by switching the channel on DVD-RAM disc or card. the input image may not be played back in the same manner as for recording movie. Recording Images from AV Device 1 Set the input source on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal...
... TV or switching the signal using video selector, normal recording cannot be recorded on this DVD Palmcorder. • Still images can be recorded normally. • If the input signal is prohibited by switching the channel on DVD-RAM disc or card. the input image may not be played back in the same manner as for recording movie. Recording Images from AV Device 1 Set the input source on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy-guard signal...
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Mode Auto Set Outdoor Setting content On-screen display White balance always automatically adjusted None You can be confirmed using "Manual Focus", P. 59. Aut o EIS Set D i g . Zoom Ou t do o r Wi n d Cut Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM Set EXIT RAM 4 Press the button to end the setting. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 00AM SEP 30 200 3 White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to match the light source or situation To record in fine weather Indoor...
Mode Auto Set Outdoor Setting content On-screen display White balance always automatically adjusted None You can be confirmed using "Manual Focus", P. 59. Aut o EIS Set D i g . Zoom Ou t do o r Wi n d Cut Indoor 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM Set EXIT RAM 4 Press the button to end the setting. 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 00AM SEP 30 200 3 White balance mode 3 Press the MENU button to match the light source or situation To record in fine weather Indoor...
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... using DVD-R disc, you are using a DVDRAM disc, or in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. • The "VIDEO Mode" setting will not change even if the DVD-RAM disc is replaced with the disc for recording. • The movie quality setting is recommended that you record critical subjects in the "XTRA" or "FINE" when you cannot switch the movie quality while recording on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie...
... using DVD-R disc, you are using a DVDRAM disc, or in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. • The "VIDEO Mode" setting will not change even if the DVD-RAM disc is replaced with the disc for recording. • The movie quality setting is recommended that you record critical subjects in the "XTRA" or "FINE" when you cannot switch the movie quality while recording on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie...
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... DVD Palmcorder is turned off . • Refer to the explanation starting from page 67 on a DVD-RAM disc or card in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is recommended for recording of externally input images on how to connect the DVD Palmcorder to end the setting. Recording format Details of setting On-screen display Frame Does not suit recording of less moving video subjects, despite high image quality. Record Func t i ons Setup V I DEO Mode Input Source PHOTO...
... DVD Palmcorder is turned off . • Refer to the explanation starting from page 67 on a DVD-RAM disc or card in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is recommended for recording of externally input images on how to connect the DVD Palmcorder to end the setting. Recording format Details of setting On-screen display Frame Does not suit recording of less moving video subjects, despite high image quality. Record Func t i ons Setup V I DEO Mode Input Source PHOTO...
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... turned off the recording indicator on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. Changing Display Language (Language) You can switch off . 2 Select "Français", and then press the button. "English" has been set. Ini t ial Setup Be e p Power Save Record LED Language Reset ENTER RETURN On Of f RAM Note: • The Record LED setting will not appear in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is recording. The following shows that English is changed...
... turned off the recording indicator on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. Changing Display Language (Language) You can switch off . 2 Select "Français", and then press the button. "English" has been set. Ini t ial Setup Be e p Power Save Record LED Language Reset ENTER RETURN On Of f RAM Note: • The Record LED setting will not appear in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is recording. The following shows that English is changed...
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... used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to which DPOF is to right: To ENTER EX I T increase the number one by one scene. Scene De l e t e Lock DPOF Se l ect Det a i l 6 The "DPOF Set" screen ENTER RETURN will appear: If you are sure you specify the number...
... used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to which DPOF is to right: To ENTER EX I T increase the number one by one scene. Scene De l e t e Lock DPOF Se l ect Det a i l 6 The "DPOF Set" screen ENTER RETURN will appear: If you are sure you specify the number...
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....inf.) 2 Set the power switch of DVD Palmcorder to "O VIDEO", and then use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD Palmcorder to install the both: 1 Insert the provided CD-ROM into which the CDROM is inserted.) 3 When using Windows 2000 or XP, a warning message will appear. INSTALLING USB DRIVER When you install the USB driver "Panasonic DVD CAMERA USB Interface", at the same time you install the "Panasonic "DVD CAMERA SCSI Interface". When using OS other than Windows® XP...
....inf.) 2 Set the power switch of DVD Palmcorder to "O VIDEO", and then use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD Palmcorder to install the both: 1 Insert the provided CD-ROM into which the CDROM is inserted.) 3 When using Windows 2000 or XP, a warning message will appear. INSTALLING USB DRIVER When you install the USB driver "Panasonic DVD CAMERA USB Interface", at the same time you install the "Panasonic "DVD CAMERA SCSI Interface". When using OS other than Windows® XP...
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... to install the DVD-RAM driver. 1 Open the "DVD-RAM Driver" folder on the provided CD-ROM and click "setup" or "setup.exe" to start it. 2 The driver setup screen will appear: Click the "Driver and Formatter Setup" button. 4 Check the contents of License Agreement: If you accept it, click "Yes" (The contents displayed on actual screen may differ from those in which the DVD-RAM driver will be installed, and...
... to install the DVD-RAM driver. 1 Open the "DVD-RAM Driver" folder on the provided CD-ROM and click "setup" or "setup.exe" to start it. 2 The driver setup screen will appear: Click the "Driver and Formatter Setup" button. 4 Check the contents of License Agreement: If you accept it, click "Yes" (The contents displayed on actual screen may differ from those in which the DVD-RAM driver will be installed, and...
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... automatically repair the video file, but even if "NO" is selected, the same message will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of file when power is added to the following cautions: • Data may appear while you record from the original recorded content because of partial deletion of defective portion. • Since the date/time for repair is turned off for camera use for camera. (2) However...
... automatically repair the video file, but even if "NO" is selected, the same message will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of file when power is added to the following cautions: • Data may appear while you record from the original recorded content because of partial deletion of defective portion. • Since the date/time for repair is turned off for camera use for camera. (2) However...
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... data must be released on this DVD Palmcorder is operated on Greenwich file in DVD-RAM is viewed on PC to " VIDEO", " PHOTO" or " PHOTO". Disc cannot be opened by Marker" is Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not been set to release the write-protect. "DISC ERROR" appears A disc that for date/time indication on the CD-ROM provided protect. You have designated a folder which is set . USB2.0 card...
... data must be released on this DVD Palmcorder is operated on Greenwich file in DVD-RAM is viewed on PC to " VIDEO", " PHOTO" or " PHOTO". Disc cannot be opened by Marker" is Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not been set to release the write-protect. "DISC ERROR" appears A disc that for date/time indication on the CD-ROM provided protect. You have designated a folder which is set . USB2.0 card...
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... operate normally, perform "System Reset": The DVD Palmcorder may recover to hold down the reset button for several seconds. All settings will reset all settings to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. ElS Dig.Zoom Wind Cut Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Mode Date Set LCD Setup Brightness Auto Auto On 40× Off FINE FINE CAMERA Field Off On M/D/Y JAN 1 2003 00:00AM Color Level Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language On Off On English...
... operate normally, perform "System Reset": The DVD Palmcorder may recover to hold down the reset button for several seconds. All settings will reset all settings to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. ElS Dig.Zoom Wind Cut Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode Quality Input Source PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Mode Date Set LCD Setup Brightness Auto Auto On 40× Off FINE FINE CAMERA Field Off On M/D/Y JAN 1 2003 00:00AM Color Level Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language On Off On English...
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...: (a plug-in power type microphone cannot be used) Movie (with sound) Still (with digital zoom added (40× for still) 12 lx (3 lx : When Low Light mode is selected) Still: Conforming to JPEG (640 × 480-pixel) standard MPEG 1 Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 Book 2.1) 8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Video/audio input/output × 1, External microphone input × 1, USB terminal (connected...
...: (a plug-in power type microphone cannot be used) Movie (with sound) Still (with digital zoom added (40× for still) 12 lx (3 lx : When Low Light mode is selected) Still: Conforming to JPEG (640 × 480-pixel) standard MPEG 1 Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 Book 2.1) 8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0) SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Video/audio input/output × 1, External microphone input × 1, USB terminal (connected...
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... are subject to change without battery pack or disc) approx. 1,246lbs (565g) (when using CGA-DU14A battery pack) AC adapter/charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable, remote controller, button type battery for remote controller, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder belt, power cable, DC cord, ferrite core, software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in LPCM mode and the finalized DVD-R disc can later be played back on that DVD player. USB Battery system Dimensions (W × H × D) Operating temperature (humidity) Maximum time when connected to PC...
... are subject to change without battery pack or disc) approx. 1,246lbs (565g) (when using CGA-DU14A battery pack) AC adapter/charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable, remote controller, button type battery for remote controller, lens cap, lens cap string, shoulder belt, power cable, DC cord, ferrite core, software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in LPCM mode and the finalized DVD-R disc can later be played back on that DVD player. USB Battery system Dimensions (W × H × D) Operating temperature (humidity) Maximum time when connected to PC...
