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    . Built-in Flash USB Remote Controller PC Software VDR-M53PP - Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No. VDR-M53PP VDR-M55PP VDR-M75PP VDR-M95PP VDR-M55PP VDR-M75PP - VDR-M95PP - : Not available Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take the time to become familiar with
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    Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off . WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
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    instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer 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 digital
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    The copyrights 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 DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE/DVDfunSTUDIO Copyright
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    DVD Video Camera 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 in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. 9 Water and
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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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    not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording. • The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD Video Camera is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the
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    or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on. Do not use the DVD Video Camera near ultrasonic humidifier: • Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white
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    USB cable ACCESS/PC indicator* − Remove disc or card − Subject DVD Video Camera to severe vibrations or CARD ACCESS impact. indicator − Forcefully open or close the LCD monitor * ACCESS indicator (VDR-M53PP) Labeled "ACCESS/PC indicator" in this manual. If you turn the DVD Video Camera off
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    cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card. Also, Panasonic cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. • : • Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD Video Camera using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and
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    manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate your business. Quick Index Available Discs 28 Recording Movie 51 Playing Back 59 Connecting to a TV 71 Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 100 Installing Software (Only for VDR-M55PP/VDRM75PP/VDR-M95PP 130 With this DVD Video Camera
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    had to repeatedly press buttons. With DVD, you can simply play back this DVD Video Camera, and press the record button on VCR. lCreate original DVDs on PC (page 143) 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
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    Quick Start Guide for Software Only for VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP Features The following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM. Software Feature DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIO Install this driver when using stills and video clips recorded on a DVDRAM disc on
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    software, a message for initialization appears on the LCD of DVD Video Camera. Select "No" and then follow the instructions on the screen of your PC to make the original DVD-R disc. Do not perform initialization of the DVD-R disc on the Video Camera when using a DVD-R disc with your computer
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    10 Read This First 11 About This Manual 11 Introduction 12 Quick Start Guide for Software 13 Table of Contents 15 Check DVD Video Camera 34 Holding DVD Video Camera 34 Attaching Shoulder Belt 35 Attaching Lens Cap 35 Inserting Battery into Remote Controller (Not included with VDR-M53PP
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    ) ....... 129 Installing Software (Only for VDRM55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP) Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera 130 Contents on Provided CD-ROM 133 Recognizing the DVD Video Camera on your computer (only when it is connected for the first time 134 Installing DVD-RAM Driver 136 Installing
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    Information Introduction to Optional Accessories 145 Video Camera Accessories 145 Cleaning 146 Terminology 147 Before Requesting Service 149 Error Messages 151 Troubleshooting 157 System Reset 163 Major Specifications 164 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 166 Limited Warranty
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    following accessories in the package: Battery Pack: VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP:(CGA-DU07A) VDR-M95PP:(CGA-DU14A) Portable power supply for this DVD Video Camera. Charge it before use. AC Adaptor/Charger (VSK0677): Used to power the DVD Video Camera from AC outlet, or charge battery pack. DC
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    lens (VDR-M53PP/VDRM55PP) (P. 57) 7 Lens hood 14 2.5" type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (inside) (P. 7, 38) Although the external appearances of VDRM53PP, VDR-M55PP, VDR-M75PP and VDRM95PP are different, they are both operated in the same way. VDR-M95PP illustrations are used in this manual. 19
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    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 the LOCK switch to the upper left to lock the power switch. 25 Power switch (P. 50, 51, 52) 26 Shoulder belt
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    32 33 34 40 41 42 29 AUTO button (P. 67) To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic. 36 SELECT button (P. 99, 111) 37 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 96) 30 FOCUS button (P. 64) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 31 EXPOSURE button (P. 66) Press this button to adjust the exposure
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    Not included with VDR-M53PP. 44 45 51 46 52 53 47 54 55 48 56 57 49 58 59 50 44 Photo shot button (P.52) 52 ZOOM T button (P. 57) 45 START/STOP (REC) button (P. 51) 53 DIGITAL ZOOM button * The buttons on remote controller will function the same as those on DVD Video Camera. 22
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    (provided) for the DVD Video Camera: using other batteries could cause the DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or charge the battery pack. 1 Connect the power cable to AC adaptor. 2 Plug the power cable into AC outlet. Press it in all Troubleshooting" on page 157, when the CHARGE indicator blinks. 23
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    you can delete the recorded contents (See page 28). You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect power supply (P. 45). Power cable DC cord Connect everything in this sequence a - d. AC adaptor 2 Insert a disc (P. 46). 1.Press down the DISC EJECT
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    or " " while pressing down on the power switch toggle button. Align with this position Rotate While pressing (Power switch toggle button) 4.Press the REC DVD Video Camera. If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD Video Camera, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions
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    ) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect power supply (P. 45). Power cable DC cord Connect everything in this sequence a - d. AC adaptor 2 Insert a card (P. 49). 1.Open the LCD monitor. 2.Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3.Put in a card. 3 4.Insert the card
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    Start recording (P. 52). 1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 38). 3.Set the switch to " " while pressing down on the button to the right of the power switch. Align with this position Rotate While pressing 2.Set the LOCK switch to (to the lower right). 4.Press the Photo shot button. Pressing it once
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    than one made by Panasonic may not allow the DVD Video Camera to deliver optimum performance. • It is necessary to initialize an unformatted DVD-RAM disc. When an unformatted disc is inserted into the DVD Video Camera, a message will appear: Initialize the disc following the instructions on screen
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    may not be playable on this DVD Video Camera, depending on the editing software used or recording status of DVD-R disc. • Refer to the remaining time indicated on the LCD of DVD Video Camera to check the capacity of DVD-R disc. • DVD-R VR mode is not supported. Examples of Discs that Cannot be
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    shown above. In this case, the recordable time on disc will decrease. • Be careful when removing the disc since the metal of removal slot of DVD Video Camera, and disc itself, may be hot. lStoring discs • To store a disc, insert it in the plastic case you received when you purchased it. • Take
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    electricity or electrical noise Note: • We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD Memory Card. • This DVD Video Camera can play back image data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard which was established by the Japan Electronics
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    FINE or STD mode is recorded in the Dolby Digital format, which is the DVD video standard. • No movie can be recorded on SD Memory Card. • When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie quality while recording on the disc: The DVD Video Camera will be automatically set to the movie quality first
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    size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on this DVD Video Camera is as follows: Model Setting Camera input External input VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels VDR-M75PP 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels VDR-M95PP 1,600 × 1,200 pixels 640 × 480 pixels The following table
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    button with your thumb. 1)Detach the belt. 2)Ajust the length of grip belt. 3)Attach the belt. • VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP Note: Do not adjust the grip belt while holding the DVD Video Camera: Doing this could cause the DVD Video Camera to fall and be damaged. To use as a Hand Strap (Only for
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    To use as a Grip Belt again (Only for VDR-M95PP) 1 Attach the tip of the grip belt to the DVD Video Camera (1). Press down the lock cover in the direction of the arrow so that the belt will not fall out (2). Lock cover Attaching Shoulder Belt Be
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    Battery into Remote Controller (Not included with VDR-M53PP) Insert the provided button type battery into remote type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions. Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble,
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    action. The remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m). Note: • When using the remote controller, make sure that the infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera is not exposed to direct sunlight or any intense light. If the infrared receiver is subject to light stronger than the infrared light
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    vertical angle. • Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor facing outside in close contact with the DVD Video Camera body (see diagram, right): Doing this could cause the DVD Video Camera and LCD monitor to become hot. Grab the bottom with your finger and pull it out. 90° 180° 38
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    monitor is tilted or faces outward from the camera body, it cannot be closed to the DVD Video Camera. • If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD Video Camera, no image will appear in the viewfinder. Caution: Do not lift the DVD Video Camera by holding the viewfinder or LCD monitor: If
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    and then press A to activate. 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear. Camera Functions Setup Program AE : Auto White Bal. : JAN 1 2005 Date Mode 12:00AM [The digit that is highlighted first depends ENTER RETURN RAM on the date display format (set
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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. 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. The menu screen will appear. 2 Use the
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    pack can be removed. 2 Slide the battery pack upward to remove it. BATTERY EJECT button Note: • For safety, be sure to turn the DVD Video Camera off before attaching or removing the battery pack. • Be careful not to drop the removed battery pack. • If the battery remains attached, minute level
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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
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    even if it is detached from the DVD Video Camera. If the battery pack is left attached to DVD Video Camera, it will consume a slight amount of power. Important Note: It is recommended that you charge the battery pack shortly before using the DVD Video Camera, usually on the day before you plan
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    . Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera. Using other AC adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire. Power cable DC cord AC adaptor 1 Connect the power cable to AC adaptor. 2 Plug the power cable into household AC outlet. 3 Plug one end of DC cord
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    this reason, the power cord must not be unplugged and the battery must not be removed when the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking immediately after a disc is inserted. While the ACCESS/PC indicator is lit or blinking, do not cause impact or vibration to the DVD Video Camera. ACCESS/PC indicator
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    not close. Never try to forcibly close the cover: this could cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly. • If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD Video Camera with the printed label facing the inside, an error message will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording/playback side
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    off. • When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged battery pack or AC adaptor to the DVD Video Camera: The disc cover will not open unless the DVD Video Camera is powered. While pressing Pickup lens down on the spindle, grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out. Note: • Do
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    open. • Do not push the label pasting portion of Card when removing it: Doing so could damage Card. • No card is provided with this DVD Video Camera. Buy cards if you need them. 4 Insert card with its contacts inward until it locks. Label pasting portion Removing Card Push the center of card
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    (See page 149). • It will take some time for the DVD Video Camera to display the Disc navigation screen after power is turned on. • When you turn the DVD Video Camera on, the ACCESS indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD Video Camera is recognizing the disc or card: During this time, no
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    Functions" on page 80. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power switch can be changed even during recording, but the operation will not be changed. • Each time the DVD Video Camera enters the recording pause mode, the
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    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. • With VDR-M75PP and VDR-M95PP, the range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. • The DVD Video Camera
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    appear. Note: • Pressing the BACK LIGHT button will alternate backlight setting between on and off. • The backlight setting will automatically return to "off" when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. 53
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    in Spanish): Manual focus 3. Backlight compensation No display : Backlight compensation OFF m : Backlight compensation ON 4. Wind Cut (only in movie recording mode) No display : Wind Cut OFF : Wind Cut ON Wide mode*2 *3 No display : Wide mode 4:3 : Wide mode 16:9 Flash*2 [For DVD-M75PP, only
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    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. Exposure correction 10. FULL AUTO indicator 11. Warning message 12. Disc/Card type I : DVD-RAM K : DVD-R J : DVD-RAM
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    54) will appear. If the DVD Video Camera has warning information, a warning message will appear. Note: The DVD Video Camera does not record the date and subject image in the viewfinder. • Although you can switch to the manual focus, exposure and on-screen display modes even during recording with
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    Zooming 123 This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 24- (on VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP) or 10- (on VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP) power zoom and digital zoom. If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the "T" control side with Dig. Zoom 60x or 800x specified (on VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP) or Dig. Zoom
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    : You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/16" (2 cm) 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 "W" control side. Note: • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused
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    data recorded on another camcorder may not be playable on this DVD Video Camera. • Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback image to appear. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator
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    . Hold the c button : Forward slow playback Hold the d button : Reverse slow playback After frame advance, frame back or slow playback, the DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode. Note: • In forward slow, a rapidly moving subject image may be distorted. • The intervals for playing back
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    played back will return to the start of the scene preceding that being played back. Note: • If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode at the beginning of the located scene. • Pressing the e button in the last scene on disc will set the
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    CANCEL Cursor position 2 Use the control buttons to select the desired time of chosen point. 3 Press the A button to enter the selection. The DVD Video Camera will go to the specified point and enter playback pause mode. Pressing A again will start playback. To cancel the "Go To" procedure midway
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    :Reverse skip playback g :Forward frame advance h :Reverse frame back :Forward slow playback :Reverse slow playback Refer to "Playing Back" beginning on page 59 for instructions on how to operate. The "j" mark will appear on the first image on disc. The "i" mark will appear on the last image on disc
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    on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. Focusing during Recording This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, auto-focus will always be
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    Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 64): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in
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    Adjusting Exposure Manually 123 The DVD Video Camera usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen. Exposure indicator FINE
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    functions. 123 1 Press the AUTO button. "FULL AUTO" will be displayed on the screen of DVD Video Camera for several seconds. FULL AUTO FULL AUTO The following settings will reset to defaults: Function Program AE White balance Exposure Focus When setting full auto
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    dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the VDR-M95PP makes use of the built-in flash for automatic brightening: "Auto" after recording with the "On" or "Off" setting, before turning the DVD Video Camera off. • The flash automatically adjusts the amount of light emitted, but the light amount
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    the optional VWFLH3*1 Flash (P. 145). Refer to the Flash manual for instructions. Setting of Flash AUTO ON OFF On-screen information A*2 Manner for hot shoe (only optional VW-FLH3), the power is supplied by this DVD Video Camera. (Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP.) • The built-in flash cannot be used
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    Video Camera. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, see "Major Specifications" on page 164. To external microphone jack Note: This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from Video Camera
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    cause howling (see "Terminology" on page 147) from the TV speakers. • Carefully connect the input and output cables to the corresponding connections on the device the DVD Video Camera is being used with. Stereo Type with S-VIDEO Jack S-VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO R L Stereo Type AUDIO VIDEO R L Red
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    set the input selector to the Input connection the DVD Video Camera 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 Video Camera on. The image that the DVD Video Camera is viewing will appear on the TV screen. You
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    to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Note, however, that such DVD-RAM discs are not compatible with all DVD video recorders and all DVD players. 1 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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    : Use this DVD Video Camera to finalize the DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD Video Camera. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back. See the instruction manual for DVD player. Note: • DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera can be played back on Panasonic DVD players, but playback
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    : • If you operate the DVD Video Camera connected to another device, always power the DVD Video Camera from household AC outlet using the AC adaptor. • With VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you to record clearer images. • The VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP cannot record S-VIDEO input. • Reduce
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    PGF-517 (a set of 2 adapters) are generally available. *3: If the video camera to be connected has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera (VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP only). 1 Set the input source on the DVD Video Camera to "LINE (L IN)". L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Switch the
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    from those recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P.116). Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to another video device AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera from household AC outlet to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device
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    usefulness of this DVD Video Camera. Understanding Flow of Menus Press the MENU button during recording pause. The "Camera Functions Setup" menu Camera Functions Setup Program AE Auto White Bal. Sports EIS Portrait Dig.Zoom Spotlight Wind Cut Surf&Snow Low Light ENTER RETURN RAM Guide
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    -M53PP/VDR-M55PP. *6: Displayed when DVD-RAM disc (PHOTO mode) or card is used, and input selection is set to external signal or S external signal. *7: Displayed only when input source is set to "CAMERA" Adjust EVF Display : Auto ENTER RETURN RAM Initial Setup Initial Setup Beep : On Power
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    mode. • The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off. Press f/e/d/c to select, and then press A to activate. 1 Press focusing subject image, adjust the focus manually. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting. The menu screen will disappear.
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    8 : 0 0 AM FINE SEP 3 0 2 0 0 5 lSetting white balance manually 1 Point the DVD Video Camera at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not . • The white balance cannot be set when the digital zoom is engaged or under low light: The "h" indicator will blink at this
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    Note: • Do not block the infrared sensor (see "Terminology" on page 147) with hand, etc. Infrared sensor block • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD Video Camera on. If the DVD Video Camera is turned on with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally. 82
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    On" is specified. Firmly hold the DVD Video Camera with both hands. • When you record pictures with 10x or more magnification and the EIS is "On" in dim places, after-images may stand out. In this case, we recommend using a tripod and turning the EIS to "Off" (only for VDR-M53PP/VDRM55PP). • The EIS
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    0 5 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 Video Camera as slowly as possible. (Block noise is likely to appear in "STD" mode): • If there is a complicated pattern in the background (as in
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    recording quality Note: • The still quality setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • "PHOTO Input" is displayed only when "Input Source" is set to "LINE" or "S LINE" (VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP only). • "OSD Output" is displayed only when "Input Source" is set to
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    1 Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode (Wide) (Only for VDR-M75PP / VDR-M95PP) You can record video in Wide TV Screen Mode (16:9 aspect ratio) for display on wide-screen TVs. "Wide 4:3" specified (aspect ratio 4:3) "Wide 16:9"
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    setting will be kept even after the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • The VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP does not have the Wide setting. • Writing wide mode movies recorded to a DVD-RAM disc using [STD], to a DVD-R disc using the PC program software provided (DVDfunSTUDIO): Depending upon the [Video settings
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    AM SEP 3 0 2 0 0 5 the DVD Video Camera is turned off. External input icon • If you pull or push the card in " " mode, "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA". • "PHOTO Input" is displayed only when "Input Source" is set to "LINE" or "S LINE" (VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP only). • "OSD Output
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    turned off. • Refer to "Recording (Dubbing) Images" on page 75 to see how to connect the DVD Video Camera to another device. • "PHOTO Input" is displayed only when "Input Source" is set to "LINE" or "S LINE" (VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP only). • "OSD Output" is displayed only when "Input Source" is set to
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    Note: • The "OSD Output" setting will return to "On" whenever the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • Even if "Off" is chosen, the on-screen to "CAMERA". It cannot be set during "LINE" or "S LINE" (VDR-M75PP/VDR- M95PP only). • "OSD Output" is displayed only when "Input Source" is set to "CAMERA". LCD
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    RAM Brightness adjustment bar 3 Press the MENU button to end setting. Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. Setting Brightness of Viewfinder (EVF Brightness) 1 Press the MENU button, choose "Adjust" on the "LCD/EVF Setup" menu screen
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    Color density adjustment bar 3 Press the MENU button to end setting. Note: • The color level setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • Even if the brightness or density is changed, the brightness or density of the recorded image itself will not change. Always
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    . Note: The "Beep" setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. Turning DVD Video Camera Off Automatically (Power Save) Setting On Off Contents To engage power save. If the DVD Video Camera is left in recording pause mode without being operated for 5 minutes, it
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    Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Reset ENTER RETURN On Off RAM Note: • The Record setting. Note: The language setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. 2 Select "Français", and then press the A
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    choose "Reset" on the "Initial Setup" menu screen, and then press the A button. The screen for verifying reset will appear. Initial Setup Beep Power Save Record LED Language Reset ENTER RETURN 3 Press the MENU button to end setting. Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose "NO" on the verification
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    The screens in this operating 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 operations are the same. • Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P.50). Before You Begin • When using disc: set the power switch to " " or
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    display screen. *2 No still icon will appear for card. *3 The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD Video Camera. *4 Appears when 13 scenes or more have been recorded. *5 " R" appears for DVD-R disc. " " will appear for card. Note: • The background color of screen
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    will move to preceding or following page. All Programs 001/014 All Programs 007/014 PLAY RAM A PLAY RAM lWhen playback ends The DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode at the last image of last scene. Pressing the g or DISC NAVIGATION button will restore the Disc Navigation
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    Selecting Multiple Scenes 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the control buttons 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
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    When a disc edited on this DVD Video Camera is directly played back on a DVD-RAM recorder or read into PC, the editing results will not be reflected in the playback or reading. To reflect the editing results, connect both devices using the AV/S input/output cable and then perform recording (dubbing
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    disc and card will appear. See pages 78-79 and 96 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details. lWhen using DVD-RAM disc Scene Edit Effect Copy Select Detail (P.102) (P.104) (P.109) (P.111) (P.112) Divide Delete Combine Move* Fade Skip Thumbnail (P.108) (P.102) (P.107
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    Edit-Delete) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. the screen in step 5 will appear. • To delete an unwanted part of a scene on DVD-RAM disc, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part (See page 108). •
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    lEditing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 102): The submenu will appear. Ed i t De l ete Exi t ENTER RETURN RAM Select Start - Current Current - End All ENTER RETURN RAM Go To Top End ENTER RETURN RAM Edit Select Go To Delete To delete
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    1 Changing Images for Thumbnails (Effect - Thumbnail) 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 a vivid image as the thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation
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    1 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Effect - 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. 6 Press the C button to quit. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "Scene",
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    Directing Scenes Effectively (Effect - 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 1 Fade In Black: Fades in from black screen Fades out to black screen Fade In Wipe: Fades in from black screen vertically.
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    1 Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when "Category: All" is specified (page 128). Stills cannot be
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    1 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. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose "Scene", "
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    1 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy) 1 Set the power switch to " " or " ". 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION on card cannot be copied to disc. • Stills recorded on a device other than this DVD Video Camera may not be copied normally. 7 The screen for verifying copy will appear. Choose "YES",
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    Scenes on Card (Lock) 3 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 " ". 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, and
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    Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select) 123 You can use this "Select" function to select consecutive scenes at one time. 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 Choose
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    comply with DCF. *3 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction: This may not appear with a JPEG file that does not conform to this DVD Video Camera. Detail Scene No.6 SEP 27 200512:50:01AM Scene No.7 SEP 30 2005 8:00:01AM Scenes:2 RETURN Note: Pressing the c button will display information
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    . 1 Recorded on September 10 5:20PM Still 8:00PM Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Switch) 12 Since the scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera are collected as "programs" for each recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only the scenes on a specific date
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    Playing Back Program (Play) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Play" on the "Program" menu screen, Program and then press the A Switch button. Play Title ETC ENTER RETURN RAM 12 4 Select the program to be
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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 Video Camera. TITLE SEP 30 2005 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE 3 Enter Cancel CHANGE DELETE SEL SELECT 115
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    1 Play List What is "Play List"? You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc
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    Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch) Select the desired play list: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Switch" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the A button. PlayList
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    Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 5 Press the e button to move the cursor to the lower row, and press the d / c button to select the point where the scene is to be inserted. 3 Choose "Edit" on the "PlayList" menu screen,
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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. Edit PlayList All Programs 004/014 Perform steps 2−4 on PlayList No.02 008/008 page 118. DELETE EXIT 3 Move the cursor to the play list in
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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. Edit PlayList All Programs 001/014 5 Choose "Delete" on the "Edit" menu
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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 A button. 4 Select the scene to be moved, and then press the A button. 5
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    Changing Title of Play List (Title) The play lists have serial numbers based on the order in which you have created them, along with the created dates/times. You can change these titles at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose "Title" on the "PlayList"
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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 screen, Go To and then press the A button. Top End ETC ENTER RETURN RAM 123 All
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    Capacity Approx. PHOTO(FINE) : 462 PHOTO(NORM) : 924 PHOTO(ECO) : 1148 Capacity : 96% RETURN *1 With DVD-R disc: The quality mode first used for recording with disc will appear. *2 With DVD-R disc: This will not be displayed. 1 Protecting Disc from Writing (Protect Disc) You can protect
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    disc or card so that the DVD Video Camera is not turned off midway. If initialization is interrupted by power turning off, the disc or card DVD Video Camera. • If you attempt to initialize a disc or card in this DVD Video Camera using a PC connected to the DVD Video Camera via USB cable,
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    to update the data. Before You Begin • Use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera for updating control information, and make sure that power is not turned off during updating. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during updating and the updating is interrupted, the control information
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    Disc) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery pack. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will
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    that range will repeat. lTo release Repeat Play Use one of the following 3 methods to release: • Choose "Off" in step 4 left. • Turn the DVD Video Camera off once. • Press the DISC EJECT lever to remove the disc. Choose "Off" to cancel Repeat Play Setting. Note: • Press the g button to terminate
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    Show", "Start", and then press the A button. Slide Show Start Start: To start the slideshow. ENTER RETURN When playback is finished, the DVD Video Camera will enter the playback pause mode at the final still. Pressing the g button will restore the Disc Navigation screen. Note: • One still
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    VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP) This software is compatible only with Windows Me/2000/XP. It will not run in other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98SE. Before installing the DVD-RAM Driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera; If the packet writing software which supports the DVD
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    later DVD-RAM Driver Sound : DirectSound support Windows compatible sound device lOperations will not be guaranteed under the following conditions • Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. • This software
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    on computers that are not PC/AT compatible. • Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. • Operation is not guaranteed when writing with DVD drives other than the DVD Video Camera. • DVD discs authored with this software are
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    in your PC, you will need to install it in order to open the on-line manuals (instruction manual files) for DVD-MovieAlbumSE, DVDfunSTUDIO and DVD-RAM Driver. Note: If any trouble has occured while installing DVD-RAM Driver : (Using other than Windows® Me) When the "Block" is selected in the
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    power switch of DVD Video Camera to " " or " ", and " ", and then use the provided USB cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to the USB port of PC. The DVD Video Camera is automatically recognized by your computer, so there is no need to carry out any particular operation. (The standard USB driver
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    100CDPFP" folder: The still JPEG files will appear. • Use the DVD Video Camera with a computer that supports USB2.0. If you connect it to a computer that does not support USB2.0, a message advising you to connect it to a computer that supports USB2.0 will appear. Note: • You can check whether or not
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    run in other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98SE. lBefore Installing DVD-RAM Driver If another DVD-RAM Driver is already installed in your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM Driver. If the packet writing software which supports the DVD-RAM disc is installed, it is necessary to uninstall it, and
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    restart will appear: follow the on-screen instructions and then click "Finish". Installing the DVD-RAM Driver is now complete. If your PC uses Windows the DVD-RAM Driver is now complete. Note: You can check whether or not the DVD Video Camera has been correctly recognized by the computer. (
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    lChecking whether or not the DVD Video Camera has been correctly recognized by your computer You can check whether these installations have been completed successfully. Use the following procedure. 1 Process for getting to Device Manager as follows. Windows® XP : Start -
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    , double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 2 The screen for installing "DVD-MovieAlbumSE" will appear: Click "Next". 4 If you do not change the folder where the software is installed, click "Next". To install the software in a different directory, click "Change" and choose the installation directory
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    , set the user name to "Administrator (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-MovieAlbumSE software on Windows® 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition
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    Installing DVDfunSTUDIO Does not support recording to DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs with the DVD Video Camera. This software is compatible only with Windows name to "Administrator (computer's manager)" (or user name with equivalent authorization), log on to PC, and then install the software (if you do not
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    make sure the camera access indicator is green before disconnecting the USB cable. lToggling the Power Switch 1 Disconnect the USB cable following the instructions in "Stopping the Drive" (see above). 2 You may now toggle the power switch. 3 Reconnect the DVD Video Camera to the computer with the
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    Make the displayed recommended setting. Note: Connect the DVD Video Camera to the AC Adaptor. 2 Align the DVD Video Camera power switch with or . 3 Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images on DVD-RAM disc as necessary. When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, "Mount Information" window may appear or the
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    computer (if it does not support USB2.0, for example), frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly when you play back recorded images. • Still images recorded using DVD-MovieAlbumSE or a Panasonic DVD recorder cannot be played back on the DVD Video Camera
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    Optional Accessories Video Camera Accessories Accessory No. LM-AF30U LM-AF60U LM-RF30V PV-DAC13 CGA-DU14A* CGA-DU21A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD128BU1A VW-FLH3 VW-LDC10 Description 8cm DVD-RAM 8cm DVD-RAM 8cm DVD-R AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium
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    Be sure to set the power switch to "OFF" before cleaning this DVD Video Camera. lCleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use a dry, soft Doing so could scratch the lens. lDo not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD Video Camera case The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe
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    for a PC. As for USB2.0 (full speed), transfer speed is slow, and, as for USB2.0 (high speed), transfer speed is higher-speed. If the DVD Video Camera is connected to the PC via a USB2.0 (high speed port), movies can be enjoyed without difficulty. Infrared sensor: This sensor is used to adjust the
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    the signal is amplified up to the audio output amplitude limit of the device. Howling can be prevented by changing the positional relationship between the DVD Video Camera and TV, or by turning down the volume on TV. Suspending PC: This function stores the status of a PC before it is turned off
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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 the correct type of disc inserted? • Is power switch set to " "? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Video Camera write- protected? Release the write-protect. • If you are using a DVD
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    viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD Video Camera. Check 7 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD Video Camera connected to PC using USB cable? Unplug the USB cable. • Does DVD Video Camera stop at the end of the scene to which wipe-out
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    . (Do not remove the disc while the DVD Video Camera is recognizing it: ignoring this will deactivate the file repair function.) Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following cautions: • Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when power was turned off. • Data may not be
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    Message Cause & Troubleshooting Cannot execute. Unselect multiple scenes. Division or change in Turn off the Keep card inside & DVD Video Camera with the card being used inside, connect the AC restart. adaptor, and then power the DVD Video Camera again. Repair of scenes will be attempted
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    Turn off the DVD Video Camera with the disc being used in it, restart. connect AC adaptor, and then power the DVD Video Camera again. Repair software protected using a device other scenes. Delete scenes? than this DVD Video Camera. To release in this case, use the device that has executed software
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    & Troubleshooting Drive overheat. Please retry later. The temperature inside the DVD Video Camera is too high, and reading or writing of the data on disc may not be performed normally. Turn the DVD Video Camera off and wait for a while. The temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD
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    Message Cause & Troubleshooting Scenes over limit. Cannot divide scene. The number of entered when the DVD Video Camera is powered by a battery pack. Use the AC adaptor for finalization. Use AC adapter/ charger. Turn off power. Scene cannot be repaired when the DVD Video Camera is powered by a
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    Cloth to clean the dirt before using it. • This message may appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not initialize the disc; turn the DVD Video Camera off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again. • Initialization will delete all data on disc. *3 • This message may also appear
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    Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD Video Camera to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Battery pack cannot be Is the ambient
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    Does "MF" appear? The DVD Video Camera is set to manual focus. Focus the subject manually, or release manual focus. Is the diopter control correctly adjusted if you are using the viewfinder as a monitor? Adjust the diopter control. In cases other than the above, set the power switch to "OFF", and
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    can play back image data recorded on SD Memory Card in other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. The range of image data normally playable on this DVD Video Camera is that with pixels from 80 horizontal x 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal x 3000 vertical
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    This problem may be solved if the software related to DVD-RAM/R of your PC is upgraded, or if the DVD-RAM Driver is uninstalled. However, with Windows® Me / 2000 Professional, uninstalling the DVD-RAM Driver will make it impossible for the JPEG stills recorded on DVD-RAM on this DVD Video Camera to
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    , and then click "OK". The DISC EJECT lever does not work. • Insert DVD-RAM discs in the camera before connecting the DVD Video Camera to your computer. The cover of the disc insertion block may not open after the camera is connected to a computer in some cases. • After files are exported from
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    . Is there a battery in the remote controller? Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead: Try replacing it. Is the DVD Video Camera powered? Turn it on. Disc cover cannot be closed. Is disc correctly inserted? Was disc inserted from wrong direction? Remove the disc and then
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    M53PP/VDR-M55PP) "40×" (VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP) Off FINE FINE 4:3 CAMERA Field Off On JAN 1 2005 12:00AM M/D/Y Setting method P. 80 P. 81 P. 83 P. 57 P. 83 P. 84 P. 85 P. 86 P. 88 P. 88 P. 89 P. 90 P. 40 P. 41 P. 91 EVF Brightness P. 91 Color Level P. 92 Initial Setup EVF Display Beep Power Save
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    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-M53PP/M55PP approx. 3.7 W (in FINE mode) VDR-M75PP approx. 4.3 W (in FINE mode) VDR-M95PP approx. 4.9 W (in FINE mode) CCD Lens Focus Zoom
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    AC adaptor/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, software CD-ROM*, USB cable*, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc*, Disc cleaning cloth * (not provided with VDR-M53PP) 165
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    adaptor/Charger Power Source: Power Consumption: DC Output: Information for your safety AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W 0.5 W (When not in use) DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (DVD Video Camera operation) Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
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    be made by the warrantor. Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer Parts Labor One Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. In-Home service power problem with this product develops during or
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    Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone : 1-866-605-1277 Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
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    or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL : Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following: Your Dealer who will
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    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 90630 Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave
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Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take the time to become familiar with the operating
instructions and how it is set up. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Printed on recycled paper.
VQT0R00-1
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Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
Model No.
VDR-M53PP
VDR-M55PP
VDR-M75PP
VDR-M95PP
VDR-M53PP
VDR-M55PP
VDR-M75PP
VDR-M95PP
Built-in Flash
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USB
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Remote Controller
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PC Software
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The illustration shows VDR-M95PP.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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with soy based ink.