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... manual handy for buying a Panasonic product. The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is set up. Quick Start Guide for VDR-M70PP. Be sure to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian 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. For USA...
... manual handy for buying a Panasonic product. The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is set up. Quick Start Guide for VDR-M70PP. Be sure to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian 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. For USA...
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We appreciate your DVD Video Camera by using this manual, and get to know Panasonic. About This Manual lDisplays in this manual Understand that the viewfinder is used as a monitor device. Refer to the marks at right above each function ... Some functions of operating both models is compatible with disc or card. lIllustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of this DVD Video Camera are used in this text. 11 Read This First To guide you, we've included the following text describes operation assuming...
We appreciate your DVD Video Camera by using this manual, and get to know Panasonic. About This Manual lDisplays in this manual Understand that the viewfinder is used as a monitor device. Refer to the marks at right above each function ... Some functions of operating both models is compatible with disc or card. lIllustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of this DVD Video Camera are used in this text. 11 Read This First To guide you, we've included the following text describes operation assuming...
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... from the "Setup Menu". Installation Guide (see page 130 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 a PC. Quick Start Guide for details) 1 Installing USB Driver. ...the "Setup Menu". • After the installation completes, the PC can recognize the DVD Video Camera when the DVD Video Camera and the PC are contained on the DVD-RAM disc. 13 It is loaded into the DVD Video Camera before installing the USB Driver. • Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC...
... from the "Setup Menu". Installation Guide (see page 130 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 a PC. Quick Start Guide for details) 1 Installing USB Driver. ...the "Setup Menu". • After the installation completes, the PC can recognize the DVD Video Camera when the DVD Video Camera and the PC are contained on the DVD-RAM disc. 13 It is loaded into the DVD Video Camera before installing the USB Driver. • Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC...
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... Compatible PC for use with 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 Video Camera ....... 141 Uninstalling Software 143 Uninstalling...
... Compatible PC for use with 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 Video Camera ....... 141 Uninstalling Software 143 Uninstalling...
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... Crystal Display (LCD) (inside) (P. 7, 38) 13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 42) The BATTERY EJECT switch is identical. Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are used to 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...
... Crystal Display (LCD) (inside) (P. 7, 38) 13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 42) The BATTERY EJECT switch is identical. Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are used to 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...
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...Capacity)" on page 124. • Some still data recorded on this DVD Video Camera may not be playable 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...: Quality File size VDRM50PP VDRM70PP Application FINE Approx. 128 KB Approx. When image 512 KB quality is prioritized (quality will vary depending on card. * See page 165 for reference) Note: • Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD Video Camera. • Use...
...Capacity)" on page 124. • Some still data recorded on this DVD Video Camera may not be playable 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...: Quality File size VDRM50PP VDRM70PP Application FINE Approx. 128 KB Approx. When image 512 KB quality is prioritized (quality will vary depending on card. * See page 165 for reference) Note: • Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD Video Camera. • Use...
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...DVD Video Camera is in the recording mode without zoom): The continuous recording time of batteries to allow for the time you are being operated, and playback is performed. Note 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...
...DVD Video Camera is in the recording mode without zoom): The continuous recording time of batteries to allow for the time you are being operated, and playback is performed. Note 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...
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... 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 inserted *5 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a DVD-R disc). 55 Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD Video Camera N : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than...
... 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 inserted *5 No remaining time or number will be displayed with a DVD-R disc). 55 Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected) M : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD Video Camera N : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than...
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...DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 18- (on VDR-M50PP) or 10- (on VDR-M70PP). Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital zoom will switch between "Off", "40×" and "500x" (on VDR-M50PP) or "240x" (on VDR-M70PP) has been chosen. • When you continue to 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR...- EIS Di g . Zoom setting will be rougher. • When using a tripod (only for VDRM50PP). 57 Zoom is "On"(40x) W T...
...DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 18- (on VDR-M50PP) or 10- (on VDR-M70PP). Zoom 40x or 240x specified, the digital zoom will switch between "Off", "40×" and "500x" (on VDR-M50PP) or "240x" (on VDR-M70PP) has been chosen. • When you continue to 500× (VDR-M50PP), 240× (VDR...- EIS Di g . Zoom setting will be rougher. • When using a tripod (only for VDRM50PP). 57 Zoom is "On"(40x) W T...
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.... 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. Lens hood Conversion lens (Remove) Note: • Be careful not to ... corners of screen may not be focused, depending on the top surface of light tends to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the distance to "W" control side. In this case, move the zoom to "W" control side ...
.... 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. Lens hood Conversion lens (Remove) Note: • Be careful not to ... corners of screen may not be focused, depending on the top surface of light tends to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the distance to "W" control side. In this case, move the zoom to "W" control side ...
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..., see "Major Specifications" on VDR-M50PP. 68 Always emits light regardless of brightness. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A Manner of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used. No light ...from Video Camera). 13 Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on subject brightness (P. 80). • When you use Video Flash with AUTO mode, "( A" will always be displayed. • An aim of an available range of Video Flash is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. ...
..., see "Major Specifications" on VDR-M50PP. 68 Always emits light regardless of brightness. Setting of Video Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A Manner of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in clear focus even if the Video Flash is used. No light ...from Video Camera). 13 Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP) (See "Introduction to Optional Accessories" on subject brightness (P. 80). • When you use Video Flash with AUTO mode, "( A" will always be displayed. • An aim of an available range of Video Flash is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. ...
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... image. • The recorded contents can be recorded on this DVD Video Camera is present - Recording will enable you to record clearer images. • The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from...camcorders for personal enjoyment without copyguard signal - Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of most images is prohibited by the copy- even in this DVD Video Camera. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other video...
... image. • The recorded contents can be recorded on this DVD Video Camera is present - Recording will enable you to record clearer images. • The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from...camcorders for personal enjoyment without copyguard signal - Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of most images is prohibited by the copy- even in this DVD Video Camera. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other video...
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...Menus Press the MENU button during recording pause: The "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted. Understanding Flow of selected setup item Camer a F u nc t i on VDR-M50PP. Zoom Wind Cut Spo t l i ght S u...the top and bottom of disc or card being used . Some items will appear. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t Settable Selection of this DVD Video Camera. When "Wide 16:9" is used (P. 55) : Date Setup V: LCD Setup W : Initial Setup Guide display Functions settable WIDE mode will not appear on s S...
...Menus Press the MENU button during recording pause: The "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted. Understanding Flow of selected setup item Camer a F u nc t i on VDR-M50PP. Zoom Wind Cut Spo t l i ght S u...the top and bottom of disc or card being used . Some items will appear. Spo r t s EIS Por t r a i t Settable Selection of this DVD Video Camera. When "Wide 16:9" is used (P. 55) : Date Setup V: LCD Setup W : Initial Setup Guide display Functions settable WIDE mode will not appear on s S...
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...) EIS (P. 83) Digital zoom (P. 57) Wind Cut (P. 83) Wide*1 (P. 84) *1 Not displayed on DVD Video Camera to page indicated for movies using DVD-RAM disc. Pressing the MENU button again will restore the original image size. 79 Recording Functions Setup Movie quality*2 (P.... Language : Eng l i s h Reset ENTER RETURN RAM Beep (P. 92) Power Save (P. 92) Recording LED (P. 93) Language selection (P. 93) Reset (P. 94) You can use the joystick on VDR-M50PP. Camera Functions Setup Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up V I DEO Mode : F I NE I npu t : F i e l d Se l f T i me r : O f f OSD Ou...
...) EIS (P. 83) Digital zoom (P. 57) Wind Cut (P. 83) Wide*1 (P. 84) *1 Not displayed on DVD Video Camera to page indicated for movies using DVD-RAM disc. Pressing the MENU button again will restore the original image size. 79 Recording Functions Setup Movie quality*2 (P.... Language : Eng l i s h Reset ENTER RETURN RAM Beep (P. 92) Power Save (P. 92) Recording LED (P. 93) Language selection (P. 93) Reset (P. 94) You can use the joystick on VDR-M50PP. Camera Functions Setup Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up V I DEO Mode : F I NE I npu t : F i e l d Se l f T i me r : O f f OSD Ou...
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...4:3). • The characters of dates and titles will be wider. Note: • The Wide setting will be kept even after the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • The VDR-M50PP does not have the Wide setting. • Even if you use the provided application software (MyDVD) and dub wide movies on the ...television or PC monitor with ID-1/ID-2*. • Connecting the DVD Video Camera to the S1 input jack of TV will not be longer in...
...4:3). • The characters of dates and titles will be wider. Note: • The Wide setting will be kept even after the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • The VDR-M50PP does not have the Wide setting. • Even if you use the provided application software (MyDVD) and dub wide movies on the ...television or PC monitor with ID-1/ID-2*. • Connecting the DVD Video Camera to the S1 input jack of TV will not be longer in...
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...; compatible CPU not made by Intel® or AMD®. Operations will not guarantee proper operation of this DVD Video Camera if you use with DVD Video Camera: VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP Personal computer OS CPU Memory Free disk space Display resolution Display mode Sound card USB : IBM PC/AT... type B(Optional-user provided). • Connecting USB equipment other than that supplied with this DVD Video Camera, make sure that your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM driver. If another DVD-RAM driver has not already been installed in your computer satisfies the conditions described above. Note...
...; compatible CPU not made by Intel® or AMD®. Operations will not guarantee proper operation of this DVD Video Camera if you use with DVD Video Camera: VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP Personal computer OS CPU Memory Free disk space Display resolution Display mode Sound card USB : IBM PC/AT... type B(Optional-user provided). • Connecting USB equipment other than that supplied with this DVD Video Camera, make sure that your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM driver. If another DVD-RAM driver has not already been installed in your computer satisfies the conditions described above. Note...
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... recordable stills (per side) 999. Major Specifications DVD Video Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 7.9/7.2 V When recording with LCD monitor off VDR-M50PP approx. 4.9 W (in FINE mode) VDR-M70PP approx. 5.2 W (in FINE mode) CCD VDR-M50PP: 1/6-inch interlaced VDR-M70PP: 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels VDR-M50PP: approx. 680,000 VDR-M70PP: approx. 1,020,000 Number of...
... recordable stills (per side) 999. Major Specifications DVD Video Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 7.9/7.2 V When recording with LCD monitor off VDR-M50PP approx. 4.9 W (in FINE mode) VDR-M70PP approx. 5.2 W (in FINE mode) CCD VDR-M50PP: 1/6-inch interlaced VDR-M70PP: 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels VDR-M50PP: approx. 680,000 VDR-M70PP: approx. 1,020,000 Number of...
