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    R DVD Palmcorder Operating Instructions Model No. VDR-M30PP Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take time to become familiar with the operating instructions and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference. Quick Start Guide for Software on page 12 For USA assistance, please
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    (PV-DAC13). The DVD Palmcorder and AC adapter/charger have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Identifications of
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    cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M30PP
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    of This Software, attached manual, etc. are owned by the following corporations, and are protected by copyright laws in Japan and USA, as well as by other intellectual property and international properties: Name of Software USB driver DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE MyDVD Copyright Owners Hitachi
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    DVD battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 5 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cables connected service
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    cable-system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. SERVICE 16 Servicing - Do not attempt to service by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
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    than usual when the DVD Palmcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal DVD Palmcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact. No sand or dust! • Fine sand or dust entering the DVD Palmcorder or AC adapter/charger
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    abnormal recording/playback. • Take care that the temperature of this DVD Palmcorder, when connected to PC does not rise excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes corrode the battery connecting terminals, which could result in loss of power. Do not use the DVD Palmcorder near ultrasonic
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    data: − Remove battery pack − Disconnect AC adapter/charger − Plug or unplug USB cable − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD Palmcorder to severe instructions. Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories: • For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals
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    the battery pack from the DVD Palmcorder and store it in a cool place: • Leaving the battery pack because of a defect in the DVD Palmcorder, disc or card. Also, Panasonic cannot be responsible for your recorded video be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment
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    your DVD Palmcorder by using this manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate your business. Quick Index Available Discs 24 Recording Movie 52 Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ......... 69 Connecting to a TV 74 Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 101 Installing Software 134
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    press buttons With DVD, you can simply play back this DVD Palmcorder, and press the record button on VCR. ●Create original DVDs on PC You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM. The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD player, DVD-ROM drive, etc
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    ≥After opening the "VDR-M30" drive from "My Computer", and double-click "USB Ready" icon. "USB Ready" message will appear, and then connect the USB Cable. Installation automatically starts. 2 Install the software (DVD-RAM Driver, MyDVD and DVD-MovieAlbumSE). Suggestions for using software (See page
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    . 6 Insert the new DVD-R disc into the DVD palmcorder. ≥When making an original DVD-R disc using MyDVD software, a message for initialization appears on the LCD of DVD Palmcorder. Press "No" and then follow the instructions on the screen of your PC to make the original DVD-R disc. Do not perform
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    ............36 Setting Up the Battery Pack 38 Charging Battery Pack 38 Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Palmcorder ..........39 Removing Battery Pack 39 Battery Remaining Level Indicator 41 Efficient Use of Battery Pack 41 Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/Charger 42 Inserting and Removing
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    Software Compatible PC for use with DVD Camcorder: VDR M30 134 Operations will not be guaranteed under the following conditions 134 Contents on Provided CD-ROM 135 Installing USB Driver 137 Installing DVD-RAM Driver 140 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE 142 Installing MyDVD 144 Creating DVD
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    147 No DVD Palmcorder Operation - Check the Following 148 Error Messages 150 Troubleshooting 157 System Reset 164 Major Specifications 165 Introduction to Optional Accessories 167 Palmcorder Accessory System 167 Information on Round DVD Holder 168 Index 169 Request for Service Notice (USA
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    it before use. AC Adapter/Charger (model PV-DAC13): DC Cord: Used to power the DVD Palmcorder from AC When powering the DVD Palmcorder from outlet, or charge battery pack. household AC outlet, use this cord to connect the DVD Palmcorder and AC adapter/ charger. Power Cable: Remote Controller
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    Stereo microphone (P. 54) 10 2.5" type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (inside) (P. 48) 11 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 39) The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the bottom of this DVD Palmcorder: Slide it when removing the battery pack. 5 Zoom lever (P. 57) Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or
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    (P. 39) 14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 9, 52, 55) Will blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is operating. 15 DISC EJECT button (P. 43) Press and release this button to open the disc guide. 19 Record button (REC) (P. 52) 20 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35) 21 Power switch (P. 47, 52
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    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 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
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    Stop button (P. 23, 69, 99) 50 DELETE button (P. 103) 51 SELECT button (P. 100) * The buttons on remote controller will function the same as those on DVD Palmcorder. 22
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    About This Manual ●Displays in this manual Understand that the displays are different from those the button" will be used in this text. ● , and marks beside headings Some functions of this DVD Palmcorder are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the marks at right above each function to
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    (8 cm)] In Round DVD Holder This DVD Palmcorder uses 8 cm DVD-RAM discs and 8 cm DVD-R discs for camcorder use. Discs removed from Round DVD Holder cannot be used on this DVD Palmcorder: Use them only in the holder. Note: • It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs, since their compatibility
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    : The recorded data may be damaged. • DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc. • Refer to the remaining time indicated
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    RAM Even if disc is normal, the above phenomena may (Fig. 1) occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit, do not subject disc to vibrations or impact, and avoid using DVD Palmcorder at extremely high or low temperatures, or in environment where condensation is likely to occur
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    an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF. • Image data edited on PC and certain types of image data may not be visible on this DVD Palmcorder. • The image data recorded on another device may not be playable on this
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    the setting of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Disc used DVD-RAM DVD-R XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 No recording possible FINE Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 30 min *2 STD Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 60 min *3 LPCM
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    free space on disc before use. See "Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)" on page 128. • Some still data recorded on this DVD Palmcorder may not be playable on another device (for example, on a device that limits the maximum number of recognizable stills to 999). • No still can
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    Functions Setup PHOTO Input Self Timer OSD Output Date Setup Date Mode Date Set LCD Setup Brightness Color Level Beep Power Save Initial Setup Record LED Language Reset DVD-RAM 1 Disc/Card used DVD-R 2 CARD Reference page 82 83 85 86 87 88 89 90 90 91 92 51 50 93 93 94
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    VIDEO PHOTO Repeat Play On Off Disc used DVD-RAM DVD-R ● - ● - ● - ● - ● - ● - ● - ● - ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● - ● - ● - ● - ● - ● - ● ● ● ● Unavailable *3 If you use a brand-new DVD-R disc, message "Disc is not formatted" will appear. Initialize the disc, following
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    DVD-RAM disc into a PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive and DVD video recording software compatible with 8 cm DVD camcorders. It can also record stills on a DVD-RAM power switch). However, if you use a DVD-R disc, a still image cannot be recorded. (If the DVD Palmcorder is connected to PC, the DVD
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    or rearranged and simple titles can be added. In general, your PC's media player will not be capable of playing recordings made on this unit without the use of additional third party software. Using with Various Devices Connect this DVD Palmcorder to your TV and you can enjoy the playback picture
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    Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Palmcorder and battery pack. Setting Up the DVD Palmcorder Attaching adjuster (securing tab) 1 Pass the belt through the attachment part of DVD Palmcorder. 2 Pass the belt through the adjuster (securing tab). 3 Adjust
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    the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to carry the DVD Palmcorder. 1 2 Detach the tip of the Grip Belt from the Lens attach it over the lens. Note: • Always keep the lens cap on when not using the DVD Palmcorder, to protect the lens. • When recording, attach the lens cap to the grip belt
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    is possible with remote controller: Replace the battery. Battery stopper Removing Battery from Remote Controller 1 While pushing the battery stopper, slide the battery out. Battery stopper While pushing battery stopper Warning: • KEEP THE BATTERY AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. • IF SWALLOWED
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    • If there is an obstacle between the remote control and infrared receiver on DVD Palmcorder, remote control may not be possible. • The DVD Palmcorder uses the "VCR2" remote control code of Panasonic VCRs. If you use a Panasonic VCR, etc. with remote control code set to "VCR2", a VCR placed near the
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    the provided AC adapter/charger to charge the battery pack. 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 3 Attach the battery pack to AC adapter/charger. Note: When charging a battery pack, unplug the DC cord from the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet
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    Incomplete attachment could cause the battery pack to fall, resulting in damage. Terminal must face up. Removing Battery Pack After using the DVD Palmcorder, remove the battery pack from it. 1 Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom of DVD Palmcorder: The battery pack can be removed. Note
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    [with model CGA-DU14A], and prepare the type and number of batteries to allow for the time you are planning to record on the DVD Palmcorder. Note that the battery pack discharges faster in cold places. ●The time taken for charging the battery pack is as follows [at 77ºF (25 ºC)] CGA-DU14A 165 min
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    on the ambient environment and how often the DVD Palmcorder is used. If the usable time of DVD Palmcorder with a fully charged battery pack is noticeably short, the battery pack is probably dead: Purchase a new one. Power save and discharge of battery pack: It is recommended that you turn the
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    in fire. Power cable AC adapter/charger DC cord 1 Connect the power cable to AC adapter/ charger. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC cord into the DC output jack on AC adapter/charger. 4 Attach the other end of DC cord to the battery attachment platform on DVD Palmcorder
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    it. Correct Incorrect orientation orientation A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. playback side must face the inside (DVD Palmcorder). Disc guide When "DISC ACCESS" disappears, the DVD Palmcorder is ready for recording. ●
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    battery pack or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD Palmcorder. • See page 78 for how to set disc in Round DVD inserted into DVD Palmcorder with the printed label facing the inside, an error message will , when you r e c o r d f r om PC connec t i on terminal, please do not format. The disc will
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    Palmcorder (especially, the lens of laser pickup). • When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged battery pack or AC adapter/charger to the DVD Palmcorder: The disc cover will not open unless the DVD Palmcorder is powered. When the cover is fully open, the disc will slightly come out from
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    Inserting and Removing Card Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD Palmcorder off. 1 Inserting Card Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. Removing Card Push the center of card edge: The card will come out so that it can be
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    the DVD Palmcorder is turned on, the selfdiagnosis function will work and a message may appear. In this case, refer to "Error Messages" on page 150 and take corrective action. • While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD monitor. Power
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    approximately 90º before changing its vertical angle. • Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor turned approximately 180º in close contact with the DVD Palmcorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD Palmcorder and LCD monitor to become hot. 90˚ 180˚ 48
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    with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard. Note: • Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the DVD Palmcorder before closing it or replacing it on the DVD Palmcorder with its screen facing outside. If the LCD monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to the
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    the menu screen. Important Note: This DVD Palmcorder incorporates a rechargeable battery to store the date and time in memory. If this built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger to DVD Palmcorder every 3 months, and leave them
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    Changing Display Format of Date and Time You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Display format M/D/Y D/M/Y Y/M/D 1 Press the MENU button.
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    recording. Power switch 1 Turn the DVD Palmcorder on. Set the power switch to " VIDEO" to turn the DVD Palmcorder on. After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes page 82. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power switch can be
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    and then set it to " VIDEO". To set or release power save, see "Turning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically (Power Save)" on page 94. It is recommended that you specify "Power Save: On", since even during recording pause battery power is consumed at the same level as during recording. Especially when
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    Using External Microphone Connect external microphone (optional-user provided) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Palmcorder. Clearer sound input/output cable to use the external microphone. • This DVD Palmcorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from camcorder). ●
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    details of stills on card. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on card. 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 (When using DVD-RAM disc) REM 9 9 9 FINE 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00
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    disc only in the FINE mode, the quality mode can be chosen when recording stills on card. Note: • The DVD Palmcorder 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 Low Light)
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    Zooming This DVD Palmcorder allows you to record using optical 10-power zoom and digital zoom. Move the zoom lever to "T" control side, and the subject image will gradually become telescopic: Move the zoom lever to "W" control
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    from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD Palmcorder at the subject, and press down the zoom lever to "W" control side use additional lighting. Using Conversion Lens (Optional-User Provided) Use optional-user provided tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens
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    on it. If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. Focusing During Recording This DVD Palmcorder automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD Palmcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. Focusing range You can
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    Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 59): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in
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    Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD Palmcorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen. Exposure indicator 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN
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    . Note: • Pressing the BACK LIGHT button will alternate between backlight setting between on and off. • The backlight setting will automatically return to "off" when the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. 62
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    Using Auto Function Pressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the AUTO button. The following settings will reset to defaults: Function Program AE White balance Exposure Focus When setting full auto Auto Auto Auto Auto 63
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    : Backlight compensation OFF : Backlight compensation ON 5. Manual focus No display: Autofocus : Manual focus 6. Wind Cut (only in movie recording DVD-RAM : DVD-R : DVD-RAM (write-protected) : DVD-R disc already finalized on this DVD Palmcorder : DVD-R disc finalized on a device other than this DVD
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    of remaining recordable still images during still recording 18.Remaining battery level (full charge) (low remaining charge) 19.Brightness/ playback. 20.Current date/time *1 When no disc or card is in the DVD Palmcorder, or disc has not yet been initialized, a write-protected disc or locked
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    battery pack has almost no remaining charge. The following operating status indicator will light or blink to give warning message to user : You are attempting to record a still on DVD-R disc. No display : Disc or card that Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display
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    input/output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) To video/ audio output jacks Yellow White Red Note: • If you operate the DVD Palmcorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you use a Panasonic VCR, it will be operated
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    connected device, and start playback. The picture will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of this DVD Palmcorder. 3 Press the REC button. Recording will start on this DVD cannot be read by this DVD Palmcorder is present - even in images recorded on camcorder for personal enjoyment without copy
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    or card (the previous images will not be overwritten). • This DVD Palmcorder can play back image data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to playback image to appear. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking:
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    one frame. Tilt and hold : Forward slow playback Tilt and hold : Reverse slow playback After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD Palmcorder will enter the playback pause status. Note: • In forward slow, a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted. • The intervals for playing
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    back. Note: • If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the DVD Palmcorder will enter the playback pause status at the beginning of the located scene . • Tilting down in the last scene on disc will set the DVD Palmcorder to the playback pause status at the last image. • See page
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    to will appear. Position of currently played back image Total recording time of all selected scenes 3 Press the button to enter the selection. The DVD Palmcorder will go to the specified point and enter the playback pause status. To cancel the "Go To" procedure midway, press the button before
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    On-Screen Information Display Information Display during Playback Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. SEP 30 2003 No display Playback information display Recording date/time ●Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY
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    volume on TV is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling from the TV speakers. • Carefully connect the input and output cables to the corresponding connection on the device the DVD Palmcorder is being used with. Stereo Type with S-VIDEO Jack Stereo Type Monaural Type S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO
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    connection the DVD Palmcorder is connected to. This is often refered to as "line". Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD Palmcorder on. The image that the DVD the DVD Palmcorder while viewing an image on TV screen. However, if you use a Panasonic VCR,
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    player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD player. Note: DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Palmcorder can be basically played back on Panasonic DVD players, but playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed. Playback may not be possible on some DVD players, or it may depend on the
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    uncovered disc on DVD player, DVD-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder made by Panasonic. It is recommended
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    care not to touch the disc surface. 2 Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it to lock the release levers at positions (3). 3 OPEN marks A mark side or Label surface 3 SIDE A mark When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes Off 1 Push the hinged portion of the holder piece marked SIDE
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    can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD Palmcorder 1 Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/player
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    here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or Date Setup Low L i gh t ENTER RETURN RAM : LCD Setup : Initial Setup Functions Guide display Settable Options Settable Display of disc or card being used (P. 64) 80
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    Save : Of f Re c o r d LED : On Language : Eng l i s h Reset ENTER RETURN RAM Beep (P. 94) Power save (P. 94) Recording LED (P. 95) Language selection (P. 95) Reset (P. 96) You can use the joystick on DVD Palmcorder to select various setting options in menu and designate them. Press the MENU
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    Program AE Mode) This DVD Palmcorder automatically sets the set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. Tilt up/down and to left seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope. Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting: However,
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    This DVD Palmcorder automatically adjusts the tint to match the conditions of subject. However, it may not allow user to 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 it fills the screen. Use an object that is
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    recording conditions. If this happens, set to the mode to match the recording conditions, or manually set the white balance. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD Palmcorder on: If the DVD Palmcorder is turned on with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally. 84
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    00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 After recording with EIS set to "Off", it is recommended that you return the setting to "On" and then turn the DVD Palmcorder off, unless you normally record with "Off" setting. This function is effective only during movie recording: It will not work during still recording. Note
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    if the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. Note: • You can check whether Dig. Zoom is "240×", "40×" or "Off" by pressing the DISPLAY button and reviewing the on 240×" or "40×" has been chosen. • If the power switch is set to " PHOTO" with DVD-RAM disc loaded, zooming only up to 40x is possible, even when
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    Wind Cut) When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD Palmcorder, you can reduce wind noise in recording. If "Wind has been set. • The Wind Cut setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. • The Wind Cut function will work only during movie recording.
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    disc). It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the "XTRA" or "FINE" when you are using a DVDRAM disc, or in the "FINE" with a DVD-R disc. 1 Press the MENU button, choose "VIDEO Mode" on the "Record Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. Record Func t i ons Setup
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    Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD Palmcorder as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in the "STD"): • If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following
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    Input Source) If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD Palmcorder, you must first switch the setting on the DVD Palmcorder. Refer to the explanation starting from page 67 on how to connect the DVD Palmcorder to other devices or record images input from them. Setting CAMERA LINE
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    00 3 4 Press the REC button. The recording indicator at the front of DVD Palmcorder will blink. The Self timer indicator will start to count down, and recording set by reviewing the on-screen information. • To release the self-timer mode, choose "Off" on the menu screen or turn DVD Palmcorder off.
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    Output On or Off (On-Screen Display) If you connect this DVD Palmcorder to a TV to view images on TV screen to end the setting. Note: • The "OSD Output" setting will return to "On" whenever the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. • Even if "Off" is chosen, the on-screen information will appear during
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    . LCD S e t u p Br i ghtness Co l o r L e v e l ADJUST ENTER RAM Brightness adjustment bar Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. Tilt up/down and to left/ right to select, and then press to designate. Setting Color Density of LCD
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    Palmcorder Off Automatically (Power Save) This DVD Palmcorder is equipped with power save function. Specify "Power Save: On": If the DVD Palmcorder is left in the recording pause status without being operated for 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off to prevent the battery pack from discharging
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    button to end the setting. Note: The language setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Palmcorder is turned off. 2 Select "Français", and then press the button. Con f i gur a t i on I n i t i a l e Be e p Power Save LED Enrg. Langue F r ança i s Régl Défaut ENTRER RETOUR RAM 95
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    choose "Reset" on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. The screen for verifying reset will appear. Ini t ial Setup Be e p Power Save Record LED Language Reset ENTER RETURN 3 Press the MENU button to end the setting. Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO" on the screen
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    manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operation is the same. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Note: Do not proceed with a following step while the disc is being recognized or the ACCESS/PC
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    the cursor is placed in the space for operating guide. Pressing DISPLAY again will display the operating guide. • If no disc or card is inserted Locked card - Finalized DVD-R disc • Do not leave the disc navigation screen displayed on TV to which the DVD Palmcorder is connected: Doing so could result
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    NAVIGATION button. Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD Palmcorder will enter the recording pause status. You can Up or Down PLAY RAM Left or Right PLAY RAM ●When playback ends: The DVD Palmcorder will enter the playback pause status at the last image of last scene. Pressing
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    Selecting Multiple Scenes 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to
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    programs and scenes. You can play back stills continuously. The remaining recordable movie time or number of recordable stills is displayed. You can protect the DVD-RAM disc to prevent deletion or editing by mistake. You can lock any scene so that it will not be deleted by mistake: Essential scenes
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    appear. See pages 80-81 and 98 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings. ●When using DVD-RAM disc Scene Delete Edit Copy Select Detail (P.103) (P.105) (P.111) (P.114) (P.115) Thumbnail (P.105) Skip (P.106) Fade (P.107) Combine (P.109) Divide (P.110
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    Scene Deleting Scenes (Delete) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. All Programs 005/014 3 Press the MENU button. PLAY DESELECT ALL RAM Scene to be deleted 4 Choose "Delete" on the "Scene" menu screen, and then press the button. Scene De l e t e Ed i t Copy
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    ●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the button in step 5 (See page 103): The submenu will appear. Ed i t Exi t De l ete ENTER RETURN RAM Se l ec t S t a r t - Cu r r en t Cu r r en t - End All ENTER RETURN RAM Go To To p End ENTER RETURN RAM Edit Select Go To
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    Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail) The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help distinguish recorded scenes. Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set
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    Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip) You can specify "Skip" for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "Scene", "Edit", "Skip", and then press the
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    Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In Fade In Black: Fades in from black screen Fades out to black screen Wipe: Fades in from black screen to vertical
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    When playing back Note: • Setting fade will interlock with sound. • Fading can also be set to either "IN" or "OUT". • Any registered fade can be changed at any time using the same procedure as above. • Fade can also be added to on-screen information displayed during playback. • Adding fade to
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    chosen. • If you combine scenes from different programs (different recording dates), a message that prompts you to update the control information will appear when power is turned on and Disc Navigation is first started (P.130). Note that if you choose "YES" for this message, the combined scenes will
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    Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide) You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. You can also cut out a part of scene and use it in the play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene
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    Disc to Card (Copy) You can copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card. 1 Set the power switch to " VIDEO" or " PHOTO". 2 Press the when you recorded still on disc. • Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD Palmcorder may not be copied normally. 6 The "Copy to card" screen will appear
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    Scenes on Card (Lock) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Set the power switch to " PHOTO". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose "Lock" on the "Scene" menu screen
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    order format. DPOF is 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 on one card is 999. • This DVD Palmcorder may not recognize DPOF that has been set on another device: Always set
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    Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select) Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Select" on the "Scene" menu screen. 4
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    not comply with DCF. *3 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction: This may not appear with a JPEG file does not conform to this DVD Palmcorder. Note: Tilting the joystick to the right will display information on the following scene; tilting the joystick to left will display information on
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    Program What is "program"? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Scene No. 2 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6 Movie 9:00AM Movie 10:20AM Still 11:45AM Still 1:30PM Movie Program No. 1
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    Playing Back Program (Play) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press then the MENU button. 3 Choose "Play" on the "Program" menu screen, P r og r am and then press the Sw i t c h button. Play Ti tle ETC ENTER RETURN RAM 4 Select the
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    for verifying change in title, the title setting screen will be restored. • Double byte characters set on other devices may be displayed blank on this DVD Palmcorder. T I T L E SEP 3 0 2003 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE 3 Enter Cancel CHANGE DELETE SEL SELECT 118
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    Play List What is "Play List"? You can create a play list on this DVD Palmcorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the
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    ●Editing on play list When making settings on play list, such as changing title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use the same procedure for setting on program or scenes. Perform these settings, referring to the following reference pages: Setting skip, P.106 Adding fade, P.107 Combining scenes,
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    Playing Back a Play List (Play) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Play" on the "PlayList" menu screen, PlayList Sw i t c h and then press the Play Create button. Ed i t Ti tle ETC D e l e t e ENTER RETURN RAM Start PlayList 01 AUG 3 0 2003 12 : 3
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    Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List) You can later add scenes to the play list. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Edit" on the "PlayList" menu screen, PlayList Sw i t c h and then press the Play Create button. Ed i t Ti tle ETC D e l e t e
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    Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2−4 on page 122. Ed i t P layL i s t A l l Progr ams PlayList No.02 DELETE EX I T 004/014 008/008 4 Press the button. Repeat steps 3
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    Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2−4 on page 122. Ed i t P layL i s t A l l Prog r a ms P l ayL i
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    Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) You can move scenes only when "Category: All" is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Switch" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the button. 4 Select the scene to be moved. 5 Press the MENU button. 9 The
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    Changing Title of Play List (Title) The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times: You can change this title at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Title" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and
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    Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. Top (End) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Top" or "End" on the "Go To" menu Go T o screen, and then press the button. To p End ETC ENTER RETURN RAM A l l Pr ogr
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    disc: The quality mode first used for recording with disc will appear. *2 With DVD-R disc: This will not be displayed. Protecting Disc from Writing (Protect Disc) You can protect a DVD-RAM disc in order to prevent recorded images from being erased or edited by mistake. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION
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    AC adapter/charger when initializing disc or card so that the DVD Palmcorder is not turned off midway. If initialization is interrupted by power PC or a device other than this DVD Palmcorder. • If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD Palmcorder when it is connected to PC via USB cable
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    Upda te Con t r o l I n fo. Note: • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when updating the control information so that the DVD Palmcorder is not turned off midway. If updating of control information is interrupted by power off, the control information will not be updated correctly. • It may take
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    finalized. • If the disc in the DVD Palmcorder has already been finalized, you cannot choose "Finalize Disc". • Be sure to use the AC adapter/charger when finalizing disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery pack. If finalization is interrupted by power turning off, the disc will not be
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    Use one of the following 3 methods to release: • Choose "Off" in step 4 above. • Turn the DVD Palmcorder off once. • Press the DISC EJECT button to remove the disc. Choose "Off" to cancel Repeat • Repeat playback will not function when playback is instructed from the recording pause status. 132
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    still is played for approx. 5 seconds. • With slide show, playback starts from the first still on card. • If you press the button or turn the DVD Palmcorder off, Slide Show will be canceled. All: To play all stills ENTER RETURN recorded on card in slide show. DPOF: To play only stills
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    questions. Note: This guide uses the screen of Windows® XP to explain in stalling software: Use the same procedure for Windows® 98 Second Edition/Me/2000 Professional to install the DVD-RAM driver. Compatible PC for use with DVD Camcorder: VDR M30 Personal computer : IBM PC/AT compatible computer
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    to connect this DVD Palmcorder to PC: If the USB terminal of your PC is USB, use this driver. Contains the installer for Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your PC, you will need to install it in order to open the on-line manuals (instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE and
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    "Panasonic DVD-RAM" and "DVD-RAM Driver", and then open "Using DVD-RAM disc". No electronic instruction manual is provided with the USB driver. Note: Although the above software programs can be used on Windows®98 Second Edition or later is needed to fully utilize all functions of DVD-MovieAlbumSE
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    Set the power switch of DVD Palmcorder to "O VIDEO", and then use the provided PC connection cable to connect the DVD Palmcorder to the USB terminal of PC. When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" screen appear (Panasonic DVD CAMERA USB Interface), make sure that "Install the software automatically
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    4 When installation of the USB device driver for DVD-CAM is finished, click "Finish". 6 When using Windows 2000 or XP, a warning message will appear, but click "Continue Anyway". Click Click 5 When the "Found New Hardware Wizard" screen appears again (Panasonic DVD CAMERA SCSI Interface), make
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    buttons on DVD Palmcorder - Power off using the power switch on DVD Palmcorder • No image will appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder of DVD Palmcorder when it is connected to PC: Make sure of the connection with PC, using the ACCESS/PC indicator that shows access to DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc, or
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    Use the same procedure for Windows® 98 Second Edition / Me / 2000 Professional 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
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    Click "Next". Click Click Click 9 If your PC uses Windows® XP / 98 Second Edition / Me, a message that prompts you to restart will appear: Click "Finish" and then restart the PC. Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now complete. If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, proceed with step 10. Click
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    will appear: Click "Yes" and then restart the PC. Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now complete. Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE Software "DVD-MovieAlbumSE" is used to edit movies that conform to DVD video recording standard, and stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc. 1 5 Insert the provided CD-ROM into
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    (computer's manager)" (or user name with equivalent authorization), log on to PC, and then install the software (if you do not have authorization, consult your system manager.). When using DVD-MovieAlbum sftware on Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 Professional, log on to your PC as Administrator or with
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    CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of PC. 2 Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the software is installed, click "Next". Click 144 Click Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed MyDVD, recommends user registration of MyDVD, in order to offer appropriate support to customer. The guide for user
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    -R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD Palmcorder, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD Palmcorder, and connect the DVD Palmcorder to the USB terminal of PC. 2 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images on DVD-RAM disc as necessary. 3 Right-click the
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    style, change the title, etc. on this editing screen. 9 Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc will start. When writing is complete, a DVD video disc will be created. Then the disc cover of DVD Palmcorder will open automatically. Note: • The following table shows the recordable time on 8 cm
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    Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to "POWER OFF" before cleaning this DVD Palmcorder. ●Cleaning LCD screen and cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use. ●If dust adheres to the viewfinder lens, remove it using a cotton
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    Service Check 1 No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc. Check the following: • Is DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc inserted? • Is power switch set to "O VIDEO"? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD because the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator on this DVD Palmcorder remains lit
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    powered from AC outlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open? No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD Palmcorder. Check 7 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD Palmcorder connected to PC using USB
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    Cause & Troubleshooting (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in the manual. (4) ERROR xxxx Battery pack is almost Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adapter/charger to empty. Replace it. power the DVD
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    be included: Use another card. Card error has occurred. Keep card inside & restart. Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off the DVD Palmcorder with the card being used inside, connect the AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD Palmcorder again. Repair of scenes will
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    . In this case, use another disc. Disc error has occurred. Keep disc inside & restart. Disc error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off the DVD Palmcorder with the disc being used in it, connect AC adapter/charger, and then power the DVD Palmcorder again. Repair of scenes will be
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    & Troubleshooting Disc error. • Use another disc. • See *3 on page 156. • Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other than this DVD Palmcorder. Initialize the disc or use another disc. • Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. "DISC ERROR" If
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    Troubleshooting Error occurred. Please replace disc or format disc. • Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM disc to be repaired. Initialize the disc before using it, or use the another disc. Initializing the disc will erase all data on it. • See *2 on page 156. Error cannot be supported by
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    still appears, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc. See *2 on page 156. Use AC adapter/ charger. Finalization is not possible when the DVD Palmcorder is powered by a battery pack: Use the AC adapter/charger for finalization. Reference page 130 119, 124 110, 119 108, 119  103, 112 27 25
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    Message Cause & Troubleshooting Use AC adapter/ charger. Turn off power. Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD Palmcorder is powered by a battery. If the AC adapter/charger is unavailable in handy place, remove the disc, use the opposite side, or use another disc. To repair the removed disc,
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    it may be dead: Is the DC cord connected to AC adapter/charger? Unplug it. Purchase a new battery pack. Has the battery pack been unused for a long time? Remove the battery pack, and then reattach it. Battery pack weakens fast. Are you using the DVD Palmcorder where the temperature is very low
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    the number of devices through which the video signal is transmitted, or connect AV device directly. Are you attempting to record an image from a video game or PC? From some video games or PCs, images cannot be recorded on this DVD Palmcorder. LCD screen is hard to Has brightness of LCD screen been
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    Is the DVD Palmcorder connected to TV correctly? Check the connections. Playback picture is Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprints adhere to it? momentarily interrupted. Clean the disc. Poor playback picture Was the image input from analog VCR (VHS, 8 mm) and recorded? The problem may
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    reinstall the driver. Turn PC off and then disconnect the USB cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the USB cable to connect the DVD Palmcorder to PC. Make sure the USB cable is completely plugged into this DVD Palmcorder. If a yellow "!" mark is attached to some device in Windows® Device Manager
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    to rightis not valid when the DVD click the DVD Palmcorder drive icon and execute "Eject". Palmcorder is connected to PC. The DVD-RAM drive of If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, terminate it. DVD Palmcorder cannot be opened by PC Explorer or application. Error appears. Disc cannot be ejected. When
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    Symptom "Hardware Removal" results in error. Cause and Correction Exit Windows® once, and then disconnect the DVD Palmcorder. If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, the problem may be solved if you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 3 or later. Reference page  162
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    cannot be removed. Did you detach the battery pack or AC adapter/charger before setting the power switch to "POWER OFF"? Connect the battery pack or AC adapter/charger, set the power switch to " VIDEO" and then "POWER OFF", and remove the disc. DVD Palmcorder cannot Is the remote controller pointed
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    and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Palmcorder. 1 Set the power switch to "POWER OFF" to turn the DVD video camera/reorder off. Detach the battery pack or AC adapter/charger. 2 Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset button for several seconds. All
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    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 to PC USB port) × 1 165
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    (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 Round
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    Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory# LM-AK60U LM-PK30U CGA-DU07A/1B* Figure Description 8cm DVD-RAM 8cm DVD-R mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack CGA-DU14A/1B* 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack RP-SDH512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA 512 MB SD
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    disc (DR30.1P): Remove the disc from square adapter and set it in Round DVD Holder, referring to the instruction sheet of disc. ●Removing disc from square adapter (Example 1) Snap off and remove lock pin (Example 2) Slide the disc obliquely upward so that it is
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    Dig.zoom 86 8 cm DVD-R disc 24 8 cm DVD-RAM disc 24 A AC adapter/charger 42 , ACCESS/PC indicator 52 55 Add (edit 123 All programs 116 Auto (program AE 82 AUTO button 63 Auto-focus 59 AV input/output jack 74 B Backlight correction 62 BATTERY EJECT button 39 Battery pack 38 Attaching to
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    Delete scenes 123 Delete scenes (submenu 124 Move 125 Play 121 Select scenes (submenu 124 Switch 120 Title 126 Portrait (Program AE 82 Power Save 94 Power switch 47 Program 116 170 Play 117 Switch 116 Title 117 Program AE 82 Protect Disc 128 Q Quality (Card 89 R Recording indicator
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    U Update Control Info 130 V VIDEO Mode 88 FINE 88 LPCM 88 STD 88 XTRA 88 Vol. button 69 W White Bal 83 White fade 107 Wind Cut 87 Wipe fade 107 X XTRA (VIDEO Mode 88 Z Zoom lever 57 171
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    what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here. 172
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    Panasonic Camcorder Parts Labor One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor) Ninety (90) Days CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months Ninety (90) Days Service Carry-In or Mail-In Contact Number 1-800-211-PANA(7262) DVD 9788 Rechargeable Batteries (in power problem with this product develops during or
  • Panasonic VDRM30 | VDRM30 User Guide - Page 174
    -5368 (Customer Orders Only) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (Monday-Friday Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO : 1705 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Camcorder Repair
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    from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before
  • Panasonic VDRM30 | VDRM30 User Guide - Page 176
    Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA
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DVD Palmcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
VDR-M30PP
Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take time to become familiar with the operating
instructions and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
Quick Start Guide for Software on page 12
This instruction manual uses recycled paper certified by the Eco Mark.
This instruction manual uses recycled paper certified by the Eco Mark.
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