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... with the operating instructions and how it is set up. Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. Printed on recycled paper. Keep this manual handy for buying a Panasonic product. Built-in Flash USB Remote Controller PC Software VDR-M53PP - VDR-M53PP VDR-M55PP VDR-M75PP VDR-M95PP VDR-M55PP VDR-M75PP - For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or...
... with the operating instructions and how it is set up. Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. Printed on recycled paper. Keep this manual handy for buying a Panasonic product. Built-in Flash USB Remote Controller PC Software VDR-M53PP - VDR-M53PP VDR-M55PP VDR-M75PP VDR-M95PP VDR-M55PP VDR-M75PP - For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or...
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... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for limited viewing. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP / VDR-M95PP Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of Microsoft Corporation...
... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for limited viewing. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP / VDR-M95PP Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of Microsoft Corporation...
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... with Disc Navigation: Refer to set up the DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD Video Camerarecording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of VDR-M53PP, VDR-M55PP, VDR-M75PP and VDR-M95PP are different, they are used in this section...
... with Disc Navigation: Refer to set up the DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD Video Camerarecording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of VDR-M53PP, VDR-M55PP, VDR-M75PP and VDR-M95PP are different, they are used in this section...
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Software Feature DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIO Install this DVD Video Camera to perform playback, recording and editing of connecting equipment: see page 143 for VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP Features The following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM. Installation Guide (see page 130 for using software (see page 130. If the "...
Software Feature DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIO Install this DVD Video Camera to perform playback, recording and editing of connecting equipment: see page 143 for VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP Features The following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM. Installation Guide (see page 130 for using software (see page 130. If the "...
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...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 Information Display during Recording 54 ...-in Flash (Only for VDR-M95PP 68 Setting Flash 69 Recording in Dark Locations Using the Light from the LCD Monitor 70 Using External Microphone 70 Viewing on TV Screen 71 Connecting to a TV 71 Viewing on TV Screen 72 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ...... 73...
...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 Information Display during Recording 54 ...-in Flash (Only for VDR-M95PP 68 Setting Flash 69 Recording in Dark Locations Using the Light from the LCD Monitor 70 Using External Microphone 70 Viewing on TV Screen 71 Connecting to a TV 71 Viewing on TV Screen 72 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ...... 73...
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... Disc Navigation .......... 100 Understanding Flow of Scenes (Edit - Move 105 Directing Scenes Effectively (Effect - Setting Up Camera Functions 80 Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode 80 Adjusting Color (White Balance 81 Using...DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info 126 Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc 127 Other Functions (Others 128 Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category 128 Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play 128 Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills) ....... 129 Installing Software (Only for VDRM55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP...
... Disc Navigation .......... 100 Understanding Flow of Scenes (Edit - Move 105 Directing Scenes Effectively (Effect - Setting Up Camera Functions 80 Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode 80 Adjusting Color (White Balance 81 Using...DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info 126 Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc 127 Other Functions (Others 128 Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category 128 Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play 128 Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills) ....... 129 Installing Software (Only for VDRM55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP...
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...the DVD Video Camera picture on this DVD Video Camera. Disc Cleaning Cloth: Used to clean discs. (P. 30) Do not use for emergency treatment. : Not included with VDR-M53PP. 18 If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for purposes other than cleaning discs. 8 cm DVD-RAM Disc: To record video (movie) ...recording, to PC. Software CD-ROM: Use this DVD Video Camera. Check Provided Accessories Make sure that you have found all the following accessories in the package: Battery Pack: VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP:(CGA-DU07A) VDR-M95PP:(CGA-DU14A) Portable power supply for this CD-ROM...
...the DVD Video Camera picture on this DVD Video Camera. Disc Cleaning Cloth: Used to clean discs. (P. 30) Do not use for emergency treatment. : Not included with VDR-M53PP. 18 If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for purposes other than cleaning discs. 8 cm DVD-RAM Disc: To record video (movie) ...recording, to PC. Software CD-ROM: Use this DVD Video Camera. Check Provided Accessories Make sure that you have found all the following accessories in the package: Battery Pack: VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP:(CGA-DU07A) VDR-M95PP:(CGA-DU14A) Portable power supply for this CD-ROM...
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... the cover) 1 Built-in flash (VDR-M95PP) (P.68) There is used in the same way. M95PP) (P.13) 12 AV input/output jack (P. 71, 75, 77) 13 External microphone jack (P. 70) 6 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M75PP/VDRM95PP) Optical 24× zoom lens (VDR-M53PP/VDRM55PP) (P. 57) 7 Lens ...W side for wide-angle. 9 Accessory shoe (P. 69) Attach the optional flash. 4 Infrared receiver (VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP) (P. 37) When the remote controller is a sensor at the top of VDRM53PP, VDR-M55PP, VDR-M75PP and VDRM95PP are different, they are used to operate the DVD Video Camera, this manual. 19
... the cover) 1 Built-in flash (VDR-M95PP) (P.68) There is used in the same way. M95PP) (P.13) 12 AV input/output jack (P. 71, 75, 77) 13 External microphone jack (P. 70) 6 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M75PP/VDRM95PP) Optical 24× zoom lens (VDR-M53PP/VDRM55PP) (P. 57) 7 Lens ...W side for wide-angle. 9 Accessory shoe (P. 69) Attach the optional flash. 4 Infrared receiver (VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP) (P. 37) When the remote controller is a sensor at the top of VDRM53PP, VDR-M55PP, VDR-M75PP and VDRM95PP are different, they are used to operate the DVD Video Camera, this manual. 19
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... viewfinder (pull out the viewfinder). 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (VDR-M55PP/VDRM75PP/VDR-M95PP) (P. 9, 51, 52) ACCESS indicator* (VDR-M53PP) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD Video Camera is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD Video Camera is not depressed. * Labeled "ACCESS/PC indicator" in ...this button is connected to PC. 18 Photo shot button (P.52) Used when shooting still images. 23 Record (REC) button (P. 51) Used when recording movies. 24 LOCK switch (P. 25, 51)...
... viewfinder (pull out the viewfinder). 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (VDR-M55PP/VDRM75PP/VDR-M95PP) (P. 9, 51, 52) ACCESS indicator* (VDR-M53PP) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD Video Camera is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD Video Camera is not depressed. * Labeled "ACCESS/PC indicator" in ...this button is connected to PC. 18 Photo shot button (P.52) Used when shooting still images. 23 Record (REC) button (P. 51) Used when recording movies. 24 LOCK switch (P. 25, 51)...
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...DVD Video Camera. VDR- Approx. In addition, no such data file can be recorded on it , movies can also be displayed on this DVD Video Camera....VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP) Up to 750 (VDR-M95PP) If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills (VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP) or 750 stills (VDR-M95PP) on it . For VDR-M53PP/VDR...DVD Video Camera is prioritized NORM Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Size and Quality of Photos The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on the recording quality: see page 85 for reference) 33 M75PP M55PP VDRM95PP...
...DVD Video Camera. VDR- Approx. In addition, no such data file can be recorded on it , movies can also be displayed on this DVD Video Camera....VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP) Up to 750 (VDR-M95PP) If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills (VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP) or 750 stills (VDR-M95PP) on it . For VDR-M53PP/VDR...DVD Video Camera is prioritized NORM Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Size and Quality of Photos The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on the recording quality: see page 85 for reference) 33 M75PP M55PP VDRM95PP...
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... it easier to the base of your right hand from the DVD Video Camera. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Holding DVD Video Camera • VDR-M95PP Using Grip Belt Insert your thumb. Adjust the length of grip belt so that the DVD Video Camera is stable when you can easily operate the REC button, Photo... 2)Ajust the length of the arrow. 3) Attach the belt. Setup This section explains preparations for VDR-M95PP) Using the Grip Belt as a Hand Strap (Only for recording - Support the DVD Video Camera securely by the hand to fall and be damaged. Lock cover Return the lock cover to the ...
... it easier to the base of your right hand from the DVD Video Camera. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Holding DVD Video Camera • VDR-M95PP Using Grip Belt Insert your thumb. Adjust the length of grip belt so that the DVD Video Camera is stable when you can easily operate the REC button, Photo... 2)Ajust the length of the arrow. 3) Attach the belt. Setup This section explains preparations for VDR-M95PP) Using the Grip Belt as a Hand Strap (Only for recording - Support the DVD Video Camera securely by the hand to fall and be damaged. Lock cover Return the lock cover to the ...
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... keep the lens cap on when not using as a Grip Belt again (Only for comfortable shooting. Lock cover Attaching Shoulder Belt Be sure to the DVD Video Camera (1). To use as a hand strap, you cannot attach the lens cap to lens cap. Press down the lock cover in the lens cap. 1 Attach... the lens cap string to it over the lens. 2 Attach the string to the grip belt by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for VDR-M95PP...
... keep the lens cap on when not using as a Grip Belt again (Only for comfortable shooting. Lock cover Attaching Shoulder Belt Be sure to the DVD Video Camera (1). To use as a hand strap, you cannot attach the lens cap to lens cap. Press down the lock cover in the lens cap. 1 Attach... the lens cap string to it over the lens. 2 Attach the string to the grip belt by hooking the tab inside the cap onto strap for VDR-M95PP...
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.... - lRecordable time with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate DVD Video Camera recordable time with fully charged battery pack: VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP [with model CGA-DU07A] XTRA FINE STD When using viewfinder approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx... approx. 80 min When using LCD monitor approx. 70 min VDR-M95PP [with a fully charged battery pack is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the left table shows the available recording time when the DVD Video Camera is in the recording mode without using LCD monitor approx. 125...
.... - lRecordable time with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate DVD Video Camera recordable time with fully charged battery pack: VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP [with model CGA-DU07A] XTRA FINE STD When using viewfinder approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx... approx. 80 min When using LCD monitor approx. 70 min VDR-M95PP [with a fully charged battery pack is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the left table shows the available recording time when the DVD Video Camera is in the recording mode without using LCD monitor approx. 125...
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...in focus, "m" is displayed in which recording is possible will turn the DVD Video Camera off only after message "DISC ACCESS" disappears. Doing so may damage the card or the data on card. • With VDR-M75PP and VDR-M95PP, the range of screen in pink. 4 Press the photo shot button all..."m" mark appears, you cannot proceed with the next recording; Note: • See "Size and Quality of Photos" on page 33 for movie and still. • 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 to ...
...in focus, "m" is displayed in which recording is possible will turn the DVD Video Camera off only after message "DISC ACCESS" disappears. Doing so may damage the card or the data on card. • With VDR-M75PP and VDR-M95PP, the range of screen in pink. 4 Press the photo shot button all..."m" mark appears, you cannot proceed with the next recording; Note: • See "Size and Quality of Photos" on page 33 for movie and still. • 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 to ...
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.../time *1 Appears only with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in PHOTO recording mode. *2 Not displayed on recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-R disc). 55 FULL AUTO indicator 11. Zoom W (Digital Zoom: Off) X [Digital Zoom: 40x (VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP), 60x (VDR-M53PP/ VDR-M55PP)] Y [Digital Zoom: 800x (VDR-M53PP/ VDR-M55PP), 240x (VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP), only in movie recording mode] 9.
.../time *1 Appears only with external input when the DVD Video Camera is in PHOTO recording mode. *2 Not displayed on recording conditions (not displayed with a DVD-R disc). 55 FULL AUTO indicator 11. Zoom W (Digital Zoom: Off) X [Digital Zoom: 40x (VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP), 60x (VDR-M53PP/ VDR-M55PP)] Y [Digital Zoom: 800x (VDR-M53PP/ VDR-M55PP), 240x (VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP), only in movie recording mode] 9.
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...VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP) or 40x and 240x (on VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP) in memory even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • You can set to " " with DVD-RAM disc loaded, zooming only up to "60x" (on VDRM53PP/VDR-M55PP) or "40x" (on VDR-M75PP/VDRM95PP) is possible, even when "800x" (on VDR-M53PP/ VDR-M55PP) or "240x" (on VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP... to hold the zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Pressing the button during movie recording will appear on VDR-M53PP/VDR- M55PP) or "40x" (on VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP). • When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus. •...
...VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP) or 40x and 240x (on VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP) in memory even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • You can set to " " with DVD-RAM disc loaded, zooming only up to "60x" (on VDRM53PP/VDR-M55PP) or "40x" (on VDR-M75PP/VDRM95PP) is possible, even when "800x" (on VDR-M53PP/ VDR-M55PP) or "240x" (on VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP... to hold the zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Pressing the button during movie recording will appear on VDR-M53PP/VDR- M55PP) or "40x" (on VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP). • When a subject is zoomed, it may be momentarily out of focus. •...
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...AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A*1 Manner of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a dark place. Camera Functions Setup Program AE White Bal. Built-in Flash (Only for VDR-M95PP) 13 When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the...insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near the subject could cause a whitish image. • " " will change even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off . • The flash automatically adjusts the amount of brightness. When using the flash, if you press the Photo shot button halfway...
...AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A*1 Manner of emitting light Automatically emits light in dark place or in a dark place. Camera Functions Setup Program AE White Bal. Built-in Flash (Only for VDR-M95PP) 13 When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the...insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near the subject could cause a whitish image. • " " will change even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off . • The flash automatically adjusts the amount of brightness. When using the flash, if you press the Photo shot button halfway...
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...8226; When you use the optional VWFLH3*1 Flash (P. 145). Refer to the Flash manual for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP *2 Without light emission, the " A" display is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. (Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP.) • The built-in flash cannot be in a place lit from rear. Note: •...; The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between ...
...8226; When you use the optional VWFLH3*1 Flash (P. 145). Refer to the Flash manual for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP *2 Without light emission, the " A" display is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. (Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP.) • The built-in flash cannot be in a place lit from rear. Note: •...; The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between ...
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...connected device, and start playback. guard signal to input S-VIDEO signal (Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP). 2 Turn on DVD-RAM disc or card. the input image may cause noise to "CAMERA" whenever DVD Video Camera is present - Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Device You can record ... camcorders for recording movie. even in this DVD Video Camera. 3 Press the REC button. The operation of digital satellite broadcasts, etc. • If a video signal that cannot be read by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP and the connected AV...
...connected device, and start playback. guard signal to input S-VIDEO signal (Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP). 2 Turn on DVD-RAM disc or card. the input image may cause noise to "CAMERA" whenever DVD Video Camera is present - Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Device You can record ... camcorders for recording movie. even in this DVD Video Camera. 3 Press the REC button. The operation of digital satellite broadcasts, etc. • If a video signal that cannot be read by switching the channel on TV or switching the signal using VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP and the connected AV...
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... recording movie. 76 The operation of external input sound heard from other video camera. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other video cameras on DVD-RAM disc or card. L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Switch the input referring FINE to "Input Source" on page 52 for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP...
... recording movie. 76 The operation of external input sound heard from other video camera. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other video cameras on DVD-RAM disc or card. L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Switch the input referring FINE to "Input Source" on page 52 for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP...