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Keep it is set up. This instruction manual uses recycled paper certified by the Eco Mark. VQT0E25 QR34662 R DVD Palmcorder Operating Instructions Model No. VDR-M30PP Thank you for future reference. Please take time to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(... the operating instructions and how it handy for buying a Panasonic product. Quick Start Guide for Software on page 12 For USA assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca This instruction manual uses recycled paper certified by the Eco Mark.
Keep it is set up. This instruction manual uses recycled paper certified by the Eco Mark. VQT0E25 QR34662 R DVD Palmcorder Operating Instructions Model No. VDR-M30PP Thank you for future reference. Please take time to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(... the operating instructions and how it handy for buying a Panasonic product. Quick Start Guide for Software on page 12 For USA assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca This instruction manual uses recycled paper certified by the Eco Mark.
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..., as well as "This Software" hereafter) that you have a priority. 4 Article 2 Copyrights The copyrights of This Software, attached manual, etc. If you fail to comply with this Agreement, the online license agreement shall have obtained with this product, if you may ...profit, interruption of business, loss of business information, or 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 any of the printed ...
..., as well as "This Software" hereafter) that you have a priority. 4 Article 2 Copyrights The copyrights of This Software, attached manual, etc. If you fail to comply with this Agreement, the online license agreement shall have obtained with this product, if you may ...profit, interruption of business, loss of business information, or 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 any of the printed ...
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...or card insertion block if possible. If you use the DVD Palmcorder for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Even if the external surface of DVD Palmcorder has dried, condensation may remain inside the DVD Palmcorder. At this case, turn it on again with... - condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to prevent swallowing. 9 If condensation occurs on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD Palmcorder off or the case surface could peel off and leave it in a dry place for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/...
...or card insertion block if possible. If you use the DVD Palmcorder for a while before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. Even if the external surface of DVD Palmcorder has dried, condensation may remain inside the DVD Palmcorder. At this case, turn it on again with... - condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to prevent swallowing. 9 If condensation occurs on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD Palmcorder off or the case surface could peel off and leave it in a dry place for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/...
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...software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. Get to know Panasonic. Read This First To guide you, we've included following text describes the operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as possible...picture whether on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation ...... 101 Installing Software 134 With this manual to be as helpful as a major monitor device. 11 We want this DVD Palmcorder you use most often (this page). • A detailed table of recorded images. ...
...software included. • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduction to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. Get to know Panasonic. Read This First To guide you, we've included following text describes the operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as possible...picture whether on "Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation ...... 101 Installing Software 134 With this manual to be as helpful as a major monitor device. 11 We want this DVD Palmcorder you use most often (this page). • A detailed table of recorded images. ...
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...15 Checking Provided Accessories 18 Names of Parts 19 About This Manual 23 Discs and Cards 24 Available Discs 24 Information on DVD-R Disc 25 Examples of Discs that Cannot be Used on this DVD Palmcorder 25 Handling Discs 26 Available Cards 27 Storage Capacity ...Microphone 54 Recording Stills 55 Zooming 57 Macro Recording 58 Using Conversion Lens (Generally Available)....... 58 Manually Focusing Subject 59 Focusing During Recording 59 Adjusting Exposure Manually 61 Compensating for Backlight 62 Using Auto Function 63 On-Screen Information 64 Information Display During Recording...
...15 Checking Provided Accessories 18 Names of Parts 19 About This Manual 23 Discs and Cards 24 Available Discs 24 Information on DVD-R Disc 25 Examples of Discs that Cannot be Used on this DVD Palmcorder 25 Handling Discs 26 Available Cards 27 Storage Capacity ...Microphone 54 Recording Stills 55 Zooming 57 Macro Recording 58 Using Conversion Lens (Generally Available)....... 58 Manually Focusing Subject 59 Focusing During Recording 59 Adjusting Exposure Manually 61 Compensating for Backlight 62 Using Auto Function 63 On-Screen Information 64 Information Display During Recording...
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..., 99) To end playback or cancel setting of sound from speaker, etc. 33 RESET button (P. 164) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD Palmcorder was shipped from the factory) 34 USB Terminal (TO PC) 28 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 97) 35 Joystick (P. 50, 69, 81) 29 SELECT button (P. ...24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 24 AUTO button (P. 63) To switch the DVD Palmcorder to full automatic 25 FOCUS button (P. 59) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 26 EXPOSURE button (P. 61) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 27 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation...
..., 99) To end playback or cancel setting of sound from speaker, etc. 33 RESET button (P. 164) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD Palmcorder was shipped from the factory) 34 USB Terminal (TO PC) 28 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 97) 35 Joystick (P. 50, 69, 81) 29 SELECT button (P. ...24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 24 AUTO button (P. 63) To switch the DVD Palmcorder to full automatic 25 FOCUS button (P. 59) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 26 EXPOSURE button (P. 61) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 27 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation...
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... with disc or card used in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of this manual Understand that the displays are unavailable with the function. About This Manual ●Displays in this DVD Palmcorder are different from those you use. 23 Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation...
... with disc or card used in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. ●Notation of this manual Understand that the displays are unavailable with the function. About This Manual ●Displays in this DVD Palmcorder are different from those you use. 23 Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation...
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Manually Focusing Subject The DVD Palmcorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of on-screen information: • On T (... in on it. When the DVD Palmcorder is turned on, auto-focus will appear on the screen. • Be sure to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in on your subject before manually focusing on the screen. Focusing... will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the "T" control side to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 2 Press the zoom lever ...
Manually Focusing Subject The DVD Palmcorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of on-screen information: • On T (... in on it. When the DVD Palmcorder is turned on, auto-focus will appear on the screen. • Be sure to adjust the focus, while viewing the image in on your subject before manually focusing on the screen. Focusing... will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the "T" control side to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. Manual Focus icon 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 2 Press the zoom lever ...
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which may not be automatically focused (See page 59): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects 60
which may not be automatically focused (See page 59): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc. Manually focus the following objects, which glares or emits strong light Night view Dark objects 60
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... screen. • The exposure setting will be stored in the viewfinder or on the screen. Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD Palmcorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. The exposure indicator will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Exposure indicator 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Adjust with and buttons FINE 8 : 00AM...
... screen. • The exposure setting will be stored in the viewfinder or on the screen. Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD Palmcorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. The exposure indicator will alternate between manual adjustment and auto exposure. Exposure indicator 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Adjust with and buttons FINE 8 : 00AM...
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...DVD Palmcorder : SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard : Locked SD Memory Card No display*2 64 White balance No display: Auto : Set : Outdoor : Indoor1 : Indoor2 4. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) No display: Self-timer OFF : Self-timer ON (count is different from 10 seconds) 8. Manual... focus No display: Autofocus : Manual focus 6. External Input L IN : AV input 9. On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on...
...DVD Palmcorder : SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard : Locked SD Memory Card No display*2 64 White balance No display: Auto : Set : Outdoor : Indoor1 : Indoor2 4. Self-timer (only in still recording mode) No display: Self-timer OFF : Self-timer ON (count is different from 10 seconds) 8. Manual... focus No display: Autofocus : Manual focus 6. External Input L IN : AV input 9. On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on...
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... which can be used has been loaded. : The disc or card is set facing the same direction as lens, they will appear. Note: The DVD Palmcorder does not record the date and time as the lens. : The disc has almost no remaining charge. The following operating status indicator will appear..., the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and right reversed). • If the LCD screen is full, or you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during Playback" on page 73). ●Display when recording an image of yourself When recording with LCD...
... which can be used has been loaded. : The disc or card is set facing the same direction as lens, they will appear. Note: The DVD Palmcorder does not record the date and time as the lens. : The disc has almost no remaining charge. The following operating status indicator will appear..., the LCD screen will display a mirror image (left and right reversed). • If the LCD screen is full, or you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during Playback" on page 73). ●Display when recording an image of yourself When recording with LCD...
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...The infrared remote controller is near the DVD Palmcorder. Note: • Adjust the volume of the DVD Palmcorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. However, if you use a Panasonic VCR, the remote controller may not be displayed on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to the wide mode, the... entire Disc Navigation display may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is useful when operating the DVD Palmcorder while viewing an image...
...The infrared remote controller is near the DVD Palmcorder. Note: • Adjust the volume of the DVD Palmcorder. 3 Perform playback, recording or editing. However, if you use a Panasonic VCR, the remote controller may not be displayed on TV (see the TV instruction manual for how to the wide mode, the... entire Disc Navigation display may inadvertently operate the VCR if it is useful when operating the DVD Palmcorder while viewing an image...
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.... 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. Note: DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Palmcorder can be basically played back on Panasonic DVD players, but playback on the DVD Palmcorder. 2 Remove the disc from /in Round DVD Holder" on finalized disc. Note: Use this DVD Palmcorder to 8 cm DVD-R disc. Playback may not... be possible on some DVD players, or it back. Playback on DVD Player You can play back finalized DVD-R discs on this DVD Palmcorder. No further data can be usable on DVD player: See page 131. See the instruction manual for DVD ...
.... 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. Note: DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Palmcorder can be basically played back on Panasonic DVD players, but playback on the DVD Palmcorder. 2 Remove the disc from /in Round DVD Holder" on finalized disc. Note: Use this DVD Palmcorder to 8 cm DVD-R disc. Playback may not... be possible on some DVD players, or it back. Playback on DVD Player You can play back finalized DVD-R discs on this DVD Palmcorder. No further data can be usable on DVD player: See page 131. See the instruction manual for DVD ...
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Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that conforms to DVD-RAM to play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player You can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that has not been finalized into a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data may ...be damaged. • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD Palmcorder 1 Remove ...
Note: • Do not insert a DVD-R disc that conforms to DVD-RAM to play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player. Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player You can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that has not been finalized into a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data may ...be damaged. • When playing back disc on another device, the Disc Navigation display will be different from the one on this DVD Palmcorder 1 Remove ...
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... environment or purpose of field so that the Low Light mode cannot be set as at the seaside in memory even if the DVD Palmcorder is used when the recording quality mode is difficulty in golf or tennis. Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject... press the button. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t D i g . when strong light strikes the subject, as in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. 82 If the Sports mode is turned off. Setting Up Camera Functions Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) This...
... environment or purpose of field so that the Low Light mode cannot be set as at the seaside in memory even if the DVD Palmcorder is used when the recording quality mode is difficulty in golf or tennis. Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject... press the button. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t D i g . when strong light strikes the subject, as in automatically focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. 82 If the Sports mode is turned off. Setting Up Camera Functions Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) This...
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...Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . Aut o EIS Set D i g . Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to match the conditions of light source. If the object that is turned off. • If "Input Source: LINE" has been specified... 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD Palmcorder at a white object so that the white balance setting is not focused, correct the focus using the onscreen information. • The white balance...
...Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . Aut o EIS Set D i g . Note: • The white balance mode can manually adjust white balance to match the conditions of light source. If the object that is turned off. • If "Input Source: LINE" has been specified... 1 Indoor 2 ENTER RETURN RAM 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN FINE 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 ●Setting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD Palmcorder at a white object so that the white balance setting is not focused, correct the focus using the onscreen information. • The white balance...
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If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set . • Do not block the infrared sensor with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally. 84 Infrared sensor block • If a ... when setting the white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD Palmcorder on: If the DVD Palmcorder is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on with hand, etc.
If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set . • Do not block the infrared sensor with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally. 84 Infrared sensor block • If a ... when setting the white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD Palmcorder on: If the DVD Palmcorder is used, the auto white balance may not operate depending on with hand, etc.
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...Some items will be used , but the operation is an explanation on this DVD Palmcorder. ● Scene: Movie (video): One scene refers to a photo recorded by pressing REC again. The screens in this operating manual are basically those that helps to make most use of Disc Navigation function. ...Immediately recording is finished, the first image of the recorded scene will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used as a thumbnail of the...
...Some items will be used , but the operation is an explanation on this DVD Palmcorder. ● Scene: Movie (video): One scene refers to a photo recorded by pressing REC again. The screens in this operating manual are basically those that helps to make most use of Disc Navigation function. ...Immediately recording is finished, the first image of the recorded scene will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used as a thumbnail of the...
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... driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc, on your PC, you will need to install it in your PC. You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to create a DVD-Video disc from movies edited on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title. Install this driver.... You can use MyDVD to edit the images recorded on DVD-MovieAlbumSE. Contains the installer for DVD-RAM Driver (see page 142 for installation). Contents on -line manuals (instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVD-RAM Driver. Contains the installer for USB driver (see page 144 for installation...
... driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc, on your PC, you will need to install it in your PC. You can use DVD-MovieAlbumSE to create a DVD-Video disc from movies edited on DVD-RAM disc and create a 3D title. Install this driver.... You can use MyDVD to edit the images recorded on DVD-MovieAlbumSE. Contains the installer for DVD-RAM Driver (see page 142 for installation). Contents on -line manuals (instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVD-RAM Driver. Contains the installer for USB driver (see page 144 for installation...