Panasonic VDR-M70GC Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1: Important Information

    Important Information For Your Safety The power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the video camera is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off . WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE The DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor/charger...
  • Page 2: Be Sure To Read The Following Before Opening The Package Of Cd-Rom

    Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return only the package of storage medium to your dealer.
  • Page 3: Cautions When Using

    Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. • If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon, turn the DVD Video Camera off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
  • Page 4 Heat on surface of product: • The surface of the DVD Video Camera will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD Video Camera is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen.
  • Page 5 Be careful of moisture condensation: • When you move the DVD Video Camera between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapour in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD Video Camera.
  • Page 6: Cautions When Storing

    Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: • The temperature inside a closed vehicle or boot can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD Video Camera in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged.
  • Page 7: Suggestions And Restrictions

    The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: • Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    • A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (see page 13-15). Get to know your DVD Video Camera by using this manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate your business. Quick Index Available Discs ... 26 Recording Movie...
  • Page 9: About This Manual

    ●Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M50GC and VDR-M70GC are different, the method of operating both models is identical. The illustrations of VDR-M70GC are used for the explanation in this text.
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction ●You can record even during playback Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of blank portion. You can start recording during playback: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
  • Page 11 ●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tape Using this DVD Video Camera, you can collect scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc Navigation function and create an original movie: Then simply play back the play list and dub it on VCR.
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Focusing During Recording... 62 Adjusting Exposure Manually ... 63 Using Full Auto Function ... 64 Using External Microphone ... 65 Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70GC) ... 65 Viewing on TV Screen ... 66 Connecting to a TV... 66 Viewing on TV Screen...67 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ...
  • Page 13 Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Device...71 Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras ...72 Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices ...73 Advanced Techniques Understanding Flow of Menu... 74 Setting Up Camera Functions... 76 Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Programme AE Mode) ...76 Adjusting Colour (White Bal.) ...77 Using the Image Stabiliser (SIS) ...79...
  • Page 14 Installing Software Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera: VDR-M50GC/M70GC... 126 Operations will not be guaranteed under the following conditions ... 126 Contents on Provided CD-ROM ... 127 Installing USB Driver ...129 Installing DVD-RAM Driver ...131 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE ...134 Installing MyDVD ...136 Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera ...
  • Page 15: Checking Provided Accessories

    Checking Provided Accessories Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery: Portable power supply for this DVD Video Camera. Charge it before use. Mains lead: Connect between household AC outlet and AC adaptor/charger. AV/S input/output cable: Used when viewing the picture played back on the DVD Video Camera on TV screen, or output video to another video...
  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    3 Recording indicator (P. 88) The red indicator will light during recording. 4 Internal stereo microphone (P. 49) 5 Lock cover and Lock button (P. 32) 6 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M70GC) Optical 18× zoom lens (VDR-M50GC) (P. 55) 7 Lens hood (P. 56)
  • Page 17 14 Viewfinder (P. 4, 35) 15 Dioptre control (P. 35) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.) 16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 6, 49, 50) Will blink or light when the disc in DVD Video Camera is accessed (write or read is executed) or the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC.
  • Page 18 EXPOSURE AUTO FOCUS DISPLAY 28 FULL AUTO button (P. 64) To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic. 29 FOCUS button (P. 62) To switch between manual focus and auto- focus. 30 EXPOSURE button (P. 63) Press this button to adjust the exposure. 31 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation) button (P.
  • Page 19 41 REC button (P. 49) 42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 55) 43 Reverse skip button (P. 59) 44 Reverse search button (P. 58) 45 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 90) 46 MENU button (P. 38, 76, 97) 47 ZOOM T button (P. 55) 48 ZOOM W button (P.
  • Page 20: Setting Up The Battery

    Setting Up the Battery The CGA-DU14 battery provided with this DVD Video Camera has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD Video Camera. Note • Be sure to use the CGA-DU14/CGA-DU21 battery for the DVD Video Camera: Using other batteries could cause the DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or result in fire.
  • Page 21: Try To Record And Play Back Using Disc (Video And Photo)

    Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo) • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since Before You Begin You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. Connect a power supply (P.
  • Page 22 Start recording (P. 49). 1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36). 2.While holding the switch at the centre of power switch, set the switch to “ Note When using an unformatted disc, format (initialise) it on this DVD Video Camera. If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD Video Camera, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on screen (P.
  • Page 23: Try To Record And Play Back Using Card (Photo)

    Try to Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. Connect a power supply (P. 43). Connect them in sequence of the digits. Insert a card (P. 47). 1.Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off.
  • Page 24 Start recording (P. 50). 1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36). 2.Set the LOCK switch to (to the right). View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor screen (P. 57). 1.Open the LCD monitor (P. 36). 2.Press the A button in recording pause status: The recorded scene will be played back.
  • Page 25: Available Discs

    DVD Video Camera: It will not be removable. Note • It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs, since their compatibility with this DVD Video Camera has been confirmed. Using a disc other than those made by Panasonic may not allow the DVD Video Camera to deliver optimum performance.
  • Page 26: Information On Dvd-R Disc

    Information on DVD-R Disc You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data. For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD Video Camera writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording.
  • Page 27: Handling Discs

    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 PLAY Panasonic. It is recommended that you do not remove the disc (Fig. 1) from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is finished, in order to avoid getting dirt on disc.
  • Page 28: Available Cards

    SD Memory Card. When MultiMediaCard are used, the performance of certain features may be slightly slower than advertised. • We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD Memory Card. • This DVD Video Camera can play back image data...
  • Page 29: Storage Capacity On Disc Or Card

    Storage Capacity on Disc or Card Recordable Time of Movie (Video) The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 81 for the setting of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality XTRA Approx.
  • Page 30: Recordable Stills (Photos) On Disc

    Model Approx. 1,760 VDR-M50GC 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Approx. 3,520 VDR-M70GC 1,280 × 960 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080 The following table shows the file size and quality of one JPEG still recorded on card:...
  • Page 31: Setups

    Setups This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Holding DVD Video Camera To use as a Grip Belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD Video Camera up to the base of your thumb.
  • Page 32: Attaching Shoulder Strap

    To use as a Grip Belt again 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 may not fall out (2). Attaching Shoulder Strap Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.
  • Page 33: Inserting Battery Into Remote Control

    While pushing battery stopper Note • Replace the battery with a Panasonic CR2025. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of battery safely in accordance with local laws. Do not dispose of in fire.
  • Page 34: Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder

    ●Using Remote Control To operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote control, point it to the infrared receiver before pressing buttons. If it dose not work properly, do not forget the pointing to repeat the action. The remote controllable distance is up to 5 m. Viewing Subject through Viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder.
  • Page 35: Viewing Image On Lcd Monitor Screen

    Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen. Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a portion where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor.
  • Page 36: Closing Lcd Monitor

    Closing LCD Monitor Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD Video Camera. Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD Video Camera with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is heard. Note •...
  • Page 37: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
  • Page 38: Changing Display Format Of Date And Time

    Changing Display Format of Date and Time You can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year or month/day/year, year/month/day. Associated with the selected date display, the time display format will also change as follows: Display format D/M/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D Press the MENU button.
  • Page 39: About The Battery Pack

    About the Battery Pack Attaching Battery to DVD Video Camera Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD Video Camera and slide it upward until a click is heard. Terminal must face up. Removing Battery After using the DVD Video Camera, remove the battery from it. Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch on the bottom of DVD Video Camera: The battery can be removed.
  • Page 40 120 min approx. 115 min LCD monitor When using approx. 165 min approx. 160 min viewfinder When using approx. 135 min approx. 130 min LCD monitor VDR-M70GC Video quality DVD-RAM disc mode XTRA When using approx. 130 min viewfinder When using approx.
  • Page 41: Battery Remaining Level Indicator

    Battery Remaining Level Indicator When the battery is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged White portion shows remaining level Note The remaining level indicator “ a shorter period.
  • Page 42: Using Dvd Video Camera With Ac Adaptor/Charger

    Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor/charger It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor/charger to power the DVD Video Camera from household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. Note Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor/charger (VSK0631) to power the DVD Video Camera.
  • Page 43: Inserting And Removing Disc

    Inserting and Removing Disc Inserting Disc Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. Gently open the cover by hand until it stops. Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the disc guide until it stops.
  • Page 44 Note • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adaptor/charger is connected to DVD Video Camera. • See page 70 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to page 143.
  • Page 45: Removing Disc

    Removing Disc Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video Camera off. Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion block will open slightly. Gently open the cover until it stops.
  • Page 46: Inserting And Removing Card

    Inserting and Removing Card Turn the DVD Video Camera off. Open the cover of card insertion block. Insert card with its terminal inward until it locks. Removing Card Push the centre of card edge: The card will come out so that it can be held by fingers.
  • Page 47: Basic Techniques

    Basic Techniques This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD Video Camera. Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera Turning DVD Video Camera On and Off While holding down the blue button at the centre of power switch, set the switch according to each recording function: Set to “...
  • Page 48: Recording Movie

    For various functions available during recording, see “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 76. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power switch can be changed over even during recording, but the operation will not be changed.
  • Page 49: Recording Stills

    Doing so may damage the card or the data on card. • With VDR-M70GC, the range of screen in which recording is possible will be different for movie and still. • The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter...
  • Page 50: Compensating For Backlight

    Compensating for Backlight When subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Press the BACK LIGHT button during recording. Backlight correction icon FINE The backlight correction icon will appear. Note •...
  • Page 51: On-Screen Information

    : Always emits light : No light emission : Self-timer ON (count is from 10 seconds) : AV input : During recording : During recording pause (Digital Zoom: Off) (Digital Zoom: 40×) (Digital Zoom: 500× (VDR-M50GC), 240× (VDR-M70GC), only in movie recording mode)
  • Page 52 Exposure correction FULL AUTO indicator Warning message Disc/Card type : DVD-RAM : DVD-R : DVD-RAM (write-protected) : DVD-R disc already finalised on this DVD Video Camera : DVD-R disc finalised on a device other than this DVD Video Camera : SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard : Locked SD Memory Card No display Movie recording quality (only when using disc)
  • Page 53: Switching The Information Display Mode

    ●Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 52) and recording status (see 7 on page 52) will appear.
  • Page 54: Zooming

    Zooming This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 18- (on VDR-M50GC) or 10- (on VDR-M70GC) power zoom and digital zoom. If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40x or 240x specified,...
  • Page 55: Macro Recording

    Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to record subjects for stronger telephoto or wide-angle effect. Use conversion lenses with the following filter diameter. VDR-M50GC/VDR-M70GC : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the top surface of lens, and then attach the conversion lens over the lens.
  • Page 56: Playing Back

    Image data edited on PC or certain types of image data may not appear on this DVD Video Camera. • Image 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.
  • Page 57: Playback From Start Of Disc Or Card

    Playback from Start of Disc or Card Use the Go To function (P. 60) or Disc Navigation function (P. 90) to play back from the start of disc or card. Search Playback of Movie During playback, tilt the joystick to right or left and hold it: Search playback will start.
  • Page 58: Skip Playback Of Movie

    Skip Playback of Movie During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene. Tilt down once : To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback.
  • Page 59: Jumping To Specified Point (Go To)

    Jumping to specified Point (Go To) Press the MENU button during playback. Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the A button. ●Specifying the point to view Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then press the A button.
  • Page 60: On-Screen Information Display

    On-Screen Information Display Information Display during Playback Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. No display ●Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: Recording mode Scene No.
  • Page 61: Manually Focusing Subject

    Manually Focusing Subject The DVD Video Camera measures the distance to a subject viewed at the centre of screen and automatically focuses on it. If it is difficult to automatically focus the subject, adjust the focus manually. Focusing During Recording This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the centre of screen (auto-focus).
  • Page 62: Adjusting Exposure Manually

    Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused. Objects not in the centre of screen Objects moving rapidly Object behind glass with water droplets, dirt on it Adjusting Exposure Manually This DVD Video Camera measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the exposure manually.
  • Page 63: Using Full Auto Function

    Using Full Auto Function Pressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. Press the AUTO button. “FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of DVD Video Camera for several seconds. The following settings will reset to defaults: Function When setting full auto Program AE...
  • Page 64: Using External Microphone

    Note This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from video camera). Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70GC) (See “Introduction to Optional Accessory” on page 164) When recording stills in a dark place, or the subject...
  • Page 65: Connecting To A Tv

    Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to a TV as follows: To AV input/output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it. Note •...
  • Page 66: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV Screen Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. Turn the DVD Video Camera on. The image that the DVD Video Camera is seeing will appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 67: Playback On Dvd Video Recorder/Player

    Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 165) or DVD player that conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM 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.
  • Page 68: Playback On Dvd Player

    Playback on DVD Player Finalise a recorded DVD-R disc. You need to finalise a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 123. No further data can be recorded on finalised disc. Note Use this DVD Video Camera to finalise the DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD Video Camera.
  • Page 69: Removing And Replacing From/In Round Dvd Holder

    Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder How to Remove Disc Hold the Round DVD Holder with SIDE A facing up. While pushing the two release levers in the direction of arrows (1) marked on holder, slowly open SIDE A of the holder in the direction of arrows (2), taking care not to drop the disc.
  • Page 70: Recording (Dubbing) Images

    To AV input/output jack AV/S input/output cable (provided) *If you are using VDR-M70GC and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable. Set the input source on the DVD Video Camera to “LINE (L IN)”.
  • Page 71: Recording (Dubbing) Images From Other Video Cameras

    Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc or card in DVD Video Camera. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other video camera. AV/S input/output cable (provided) *1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD Video Camera can be directly connected to some video cameras.
  • Page 72: Recording (Dubbing) Images On Other Video Devices

    Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD Video Camera, on other video devices. Use Disc Navigation to create a play list by selecting desired scenes of those recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P.111).
  • Page 73: Advanced Techniques

    Advanced Techniques This section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera. Understanding Flow of Menu Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear. Tilt the joystick up, down, to left or right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the option.
  • Page 74: Date Setup

    Pressing the MENU button again will cause the menu screen to disappear. • With VDR-M70GC, if the MENU button is pressed with a still image displayed, the size of image will change. Pressing the MENU button again will restore the original image size.
  • Page 75: Setting Up Camera Functions

    Setting Up Camera Functions • See page 75 for how to set. Before You Begin • No menu screen appears with external input. Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Programme AE Mode) This DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on the subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.
  • Page 76: Adjusting Colour (White Bal.)

    Adjusting Colour (White Bal.) This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Mode Setting content Auto White balance always automatically adjusted You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation Outdoor...
  • Page 77: Setting White Balance Manually

    ●Setting white balance manually Point the DVD Video Camera at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. (White shirt or thick paper) Press the MENU button, choose “White Bal.”, “Set”, and then press the A button.
  • Page 78: Using The Image Stabiliser (Sis)

    SIS to “Off” (only for VDR- M50GC). • The SIS function cannot be used when still images are recorded on the card (only for VDR-M70GC). Note • You can also use the on-screen display to confirm that P r o g r am AE the Wind Cut has been set.
  • Page 79: Switching To Cinema Mode

    Switching to Cinema Mode If you intend to play back recorded images on a wide-screen TV, it is recommended that you switch the screen size to cinema mode. Press the MENU button, choose “Cinema” on the “Camera Functions Setup” screen, and then press the A button.
  • Page 80: Setting Up Record Functions

    Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE” and “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in the “XTRA” or “FINE” when you are using a DVD- RAM disc, or in the “FINE”...
  • Page 81: Switching Quality Of Still Image (Quality)

    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 the “STD”): • If there is a complicated pattern in background (as in following figure on left) •...
  • Page 82: Receiving Image From Another Device (Input Source)

    Receiving Image from Another Device (Input Source) If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD Video Camera, you must first switch the setting on the DVD Video Camera. Refer to the explanation starting from page 71 on how to connect the DVD Video Camera to other devices or record images input from them.
  • Page 83: Self-Timer

    Note • The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the on- screen information. • The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images” on page 71 to see how to connect the DVD Video Camera to another device.
  • Page 84: Setting On-Screen Display Output On Or Off (Osd Output)

    Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off (OSD Output) If you connect this DVD Video Camera to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on- screen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. Press the MENU button, Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p choose “OSD Output”...
  • Page 85: Lcd Setup

    LCD Setup This function allows you to adjust the brightness and colour density of LCD screen during recording and playback. Setting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness) Press the MENU button, choose “Brightness” on the “LCD Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
  • Page 86: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) Setting Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc. No beep is heard. Press the MENU button, choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
  • Page 87: Turning Record Led On Or Off (Record Led)

    Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED) You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD Video Camera even during recording. Setting The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD Video Camera is recording. The recording indicator will not light even during recording.
  • Page 88: Resetting Menu Settings To Defaults (Reset)

    Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset) You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 160) ). (Note, however, that the date/time will not be reset.) Press the MENU button, choose “Reset” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
  • Page 89: Disc Navigation

    Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation Starting Disc Navigation Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Here is an explanation on “scene” and “programme”, so that you will be able to make most use of Disc Navigation function.
  • Page 90 The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used. Cursor Still image icon Operation guide Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen. No still icon will appear for card. The operation guide will vary depending on the operation status of DVD Video Camera.
  • Page 91: Playing Back From Disc Navigation Screen

    Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the joystick to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. A l l Pr og r ams 0 01 / 014 Up or Down PLAY Left or Right...
  • Page 92: Selecting Multiple Scenes

    Selecting Multiple Scenes Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the joystick to select the desired scene. 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.
  • Page 93: Functions Available With Disc Navigation

    Disc Navigation Menu Functions Available with Disc Navigation Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: Available function Disc or card used Deletion of scenes Editing of scenes Scene information display Setting of title Creation of play list Disc or Card initialisation Copy from disc to card Disc finalisation Repeat play...
  • Page 94: Understanding Flow Of Disc Navigation Menu

    Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for disc and card will appear. See pages 74-75 and 91 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
  • Page 95: Scene

    Scene Deleting Scenes (Delete) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not appear with DVD-R disc. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be deleted. Press the MENU button. Choose “Delete”...
  • Page 96: Editing Using Submenu

    ●Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 96): The submenu will appear. Ed i t E x i t De l e t e ENTER RETURN Edit Exit... To restore the Disc Navigation screen Delete ...
  • Page 97: Changing Images For Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)

    Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - 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 to thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen.
  • Page 98: Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be skipped. Press the MENU button. Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, Sc ene “Skip”, and then press the...
  • Page 99: Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)

    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 In Black: Fades in from black screen Fades out to black screen Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene for adding special effects.
  • Page 100: Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)

    Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine) You can combine multiple scenes into one. 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 101: Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be divided. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 102: Copying Stills On Dvd-Ram Disc To Card (Copy)

    Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy) Set the power switch to “ ” or “ Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the still to be copied. Press the MENU button. Choose “Copy” on the Sc ene “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button.
  • Page 103: Locking Scenes On Card (Lock)

    Locking Scenes on Card (LOCK) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. Set the power switch to “ Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene to be locked. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 104: Designating Scenes To Be Printed (Dpof)

    Designating Scenes to Be Printed (DPOF) You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that you will be able to use it on a system conforming to DPOF. Note DPOF stands for digital print order format. DPOF is used to ask a print lab to print recorded stills. Set the power switch to “...
  • Page 105: Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. Current scene A l l Pr ogr ams PLAY...
  • Page 106: Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)

    Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail) You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the scene whose information you wish to know.
  • Page 107: Programme

    Programme What is “programme”? Programme 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 9:00AM Movie Movie Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Switch) Since the scenes recorded on this video camera are collected as “programmes”...
  • Page 108: Playing Back Programme (Play)

    Playing Back Programme (Play) You can play back only the selected programme. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press then the MENU button. Choose “Play” on the P r og r am “Program” menu screen, and then press the A button. ENTER Changing Title of Programme (Title) The recording date/time has initially been attached to any programme.
  • Page 109 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button. The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and then press the A button. Choose “NO” to cancel changing of the title. Note • If you wish to delete the letter for title, press the once: The input letter will be deleted.
  • Page 110: Play List

    Play List What is “play list”? You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list.
  • Page 111: Switching To Display Of Each Play List (Switch)

    Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch) Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList”...
  • Page 112: Playing Back A Play List (Play)

    Playing Back a Play List (Play) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Choose “Play” on the P l a y L i s t “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. ENTER S t a r t P l a y L i s t 01 AUG 3 0 2004 12 : 3 0PM 02 SEP 1 0 2004 03 SEP 1 2 2004...
  • Page 113: Adding Scenes To Play List (Editing Play List)

    Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the A button.
  • Page 114: Deleting Scenes From Play List (Editing Play List)

    Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Display the editing screen Ed i t P l a yL i s t of the play list to be edited. A l l P r o g r ams Perform steps 2 −...
  • Page 115: Deleting Scenes Using Submenu For Editing (Editing Play List)

    Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2 − 4 on page 114.
  • Page 116: Arranging Order Of Scenes (Move)

    Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. Select the scene to be moved, and then press the A button.
  • Page 117: Changing Title Of Play List (Title)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Choose “Title”...
  • Page 118: Go To

    Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. Top (End) Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Choose “Top” or “End” on Go T o the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
  • Page 119: Disc Or Card Management

    Disc or Card Management Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button. Choose “Capacity”...
  • Page 120: Initialising Dvd-Ram Disc Or Card (Format Disc/Format Card)

    Initialising DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc/Format Card) • Take great care that power is not turned off during initialization: If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during initialization and the initialization is Before You Begin interrupted, incorrect initialization will result, and at worst, the data recorded on disc or card may be damaged.
  • Page 121: Updating Control Information Of Dvd-Ram Disc (Update Control Info.)

    Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info.) Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera handles information on scenes, such as skip, fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally.
  • Page 122: Finalising Dvd-R Disc (Finalize Disc)

    Finalising DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc) • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera when finalising a DVD-R disc. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during Before You Begin finalisation and the finalisation is interrupted, incorrect finalisation will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
  • Page 123: Others

    Others Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category) Scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch this display to stills only or movies only.
  • Page 124: Slide Show (Continuous Playback Of Stills)

    Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD Video Camera will enter the playback pause status after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
  • Page 125: Installing Software

    Installing Software Before installing the DVD-RAM Driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera, make sure that another DVD-RAM Driver has not already been installed in your PC. If another DVD-RAM Driver has 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 un-install it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM Driver.
  • Page 126: Contents On Provided Cd-Rom

    Contents on Provided CD-ROM When inserting the provided CD-ROM into the PC, the “Setup Menu” screen will appear. You can install the included softwares. If the “Setup Menu” screen will not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. ●USB Driver (see page 129 for installation) Install this driver when using the provided USB cable to connect this DVD Video Camera to PC.
  • Page 127 You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedure: • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, choose “Panasonic” and “DVD-MovieAlbumSE”, and then open “On-line Manual”. To read the above manual, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Page 128: Installing Usb Driver

    Installing USB Driver Use the following procedure to install the USB Driver. The following instructions is the example for using the disc. It is necessary to repeat the step 6-9 procedure for using the card (Select “ Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click “USB Driver”...
  • Page 129 A warning message will appear, but click “Continue Anyway”. Click When installation of the USB Driver is finished, click “Finish”. After the installation of the USB Driver is finished, make sure to restart your PC. VQT0K98 ●Operation with DVD Video Camera connected •...
  • Page 130: Installing Dvd-Ram Driver

    Installing DVD-RAM Driver ●Before Installing DVD-RAM Driver If another DVD-RAM Driver has 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 un-install it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM Driver. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click “DVD-RAM Driver”...
  • Page 131 Check the folder in which the DVD-RAM Driver will be installed, and then click “Next”. Check the programme folder to be installed, and then click “Next”. Confirm Click “Next”. VQT0K98 Installation will start. When installation is complete, some notes will appear: Check the contents, and then click “×”...
  • Page 132 98 Second Edition or Me, “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070” is listed under the “CDROM” and “Disk drives” respectively. • “Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode USB Interface” under the “Universal Serial Bus controllers” When using card: • “MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device”...
  • Page 133: Installing Dvd-Moviealbumse

    Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE Software “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit movies that conform to DVD Video Recording format. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click “DVD-MovieAlbumSE 3” on the “Setup Menu” screen. If the “Setup Menu” screen will not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
  • Page 134 If you do not change the programme folder name, click “Next”. Check the contents, and then click “Next”. ® If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional a message announcing “READ ONLY FILE DETECTION MESSAGE” will appear: Click “No”. Proceed with installation, following the instructions on screen.
  • Page 135: Installing Mydvd

    Installing MyDVD My DVD included in the provided CD-ROM does not contain the slideshows function. Therefore you can not edit the stills on MyDVD. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and Click “MyDVD 4.0” on the “Setup Menu” screen. If the “Setup Menu”...
  • Page 136 Click “Finish”, and then restart the PC. Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed MyDVD, recommends user registration of MyDVD, in order to offer appropriate support to customer. The guide for user registration will appear when you start MyDVD for the first time, or you can do it any time by accessing the following URL: http://www.mydvd.com...
  • Page 137: Creating Dvd Video On Pc From Dvd-Ram Disc Recorded On Dvd Video Camera

    Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD Video disc (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD Video Camera, following the procedure below: Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD Video Camera, and connect the DVD Video Camera to the USB terminal of PC.
  • Page 138 Note • Choose “Divide by Marker” in the “Option” box: Each scene of programme recorded on the DVD Video Camera will be saved as an independent movie file so that export can be executed at high speed. If you do not choose “Divide by Marker”, movie files may be unified and re-encoded, so it may take time to export them or the image quality may slightly deteriorate.
  • Page 139: Uninstalling Software

    “Disk drives”. If no item exists, proceed with the next step. Delete the following item in “Universal Serial Bus controllers”: “Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode USB Interface” If no item exists, proceed with the next step. Close Device Manager. If the message for restart appears, click “No”.
  • Page 140: Deleting Other Applications

    If your PC uses Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional or no item exists, proceed with the next step. Delete “Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode USB Interface” in “Universal Serial Bus controllers”. If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
  • Page 141: Subsidiary Information

    Subsidiary Information Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD Video Camera. ●Cleaning LCD screen and camera lens Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
  • Page 142: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting 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 “ ”? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Video Camera write- protected? Release the write-protect.
  • Page 143 Check 5 No DVD Video Camera operation Is a fully charged battery attached? Is the DVD Video Camera 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 Video Camera.
  • Page 144: Trouble Messages

    Trouble Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Video Camera. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Message (1) Data error in a part of It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file image file.
  • Page 145 Message (1) This disc must be DVD-R disc that was not initialised for camera use was inserted. formatted before it can be used by this camera. (2) Do not format this disc if you want to record from the PC connection terminal.
  • Page 146 Message CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. Card error has occurred. Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted Format the card now? midway? When using the card on this DVD Video Camera, choose “YES”...
  • Page 147 Message DISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc. Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the DVD Video Camera. This DVD Video Camera is verifying whether the correct disc has been inserted. Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the DVD Video Camera.
  • Page 148 Message Disc full. Cannot Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another execute. disc. Disc has no data. This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded. Disc has no PlayList.
  • Page 149 Message Finalise may not be Instantaneous shutoff occurred during finalising, after which power complete. Finalise again was supplied and disc was inserted. now? It is unrecordable on this The inserted card cannot be used in this DVD Video Camera: Use card.
  • Page 150 Message Stop processing. The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes. There was no scene This message will appear if you try to delete multiple scenes on Disc which can be deleted. Navigation when all the selected scenes have been locked. Release the lock on scenes before executing deletion.
  • Page 151 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use a soft, dry cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. •...
  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    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 Battery cannot be Is the ambient temperature too low or too high? charged.
  • Page 153: During Recording

    During recording Symptom Recording starts but Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerprint adhere to it? stops immediately. Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc. If you turn this DVD Video Camera on for many hours in a high temperature location, this DVD Video Camera may automatically stop recording for the protection of the lens in the laser pickup assembly.
  • Page 154: During Playback

    During playback Symptom Recognition of disc is not Is disc dirty? complete. Use soft, dry cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD Video button will not start Camera? playback. Playback of image recorded on devices other than this DVD Video Camera may be impossible on this DVD Video Camera.
  • Page 155 Symptom Photos on card cannot This DVD Video Camera can play back image data recorded on SD be played back. 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.
  • Page 156 When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC: Symptom No drive icon appears on The DVD Video Camera is not turned on. Check the power supply. Driver is not properly recognised. Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use “Refresh driver”...
  • Page 157 Symptom The DISC EJECT button While the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC, use Explorer to is not valid when the DVD right-click the DVD Video Camera drive icon and execute “Eject”. Video Camera is connected to PC. The DVD-RAM drive of If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, terminate it.
  • Page 158 Miscellaneous Symptom Power does not come on, Execute system reset (press the RESET button). or no operation occurs by Has the DVD Video Camera been subjected to impact? pressing button. The DVD Video Camera could be damaged. Consult your dealer. The date and time are Has the DVD Video Camera been left unused for a long period of incorrect.
  • Page 159: System Reset

    System Reset If the DVD Video Camera does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Video Camera may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Video Camera. Set the power switch to “OFF”...
  • Page 160: Major Specifications

    Information for your safety DC 7.9/7.2 V When recording with LCD monitor on VDR-M50GC approx. 4.8 W (in FINE mode) VDR-M70GC approx. 5.1 W (in FINE mode) VDR-M50GC: 1/6-inch interlaced VDR-M70GC: 1/4-inch interlaced Total number of pixels VDR-M50GC: approx. 800,000 VDR-M70GC: approx.
  • Page 161 Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (VDR-M50GC: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M70GC: 1280 × 960 pixels) Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard Still: Conforming to JPEG (VDR-M50GC: 640 ×...
  • Page 162 AC adaptor Power Source: Power Consumption: DC Output: Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Note Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Information for your safety AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (DVD Video Camera Operation)
  • Page 163: Introduction To Optional Accessory

    Introduction to Optional Accessory 1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD11E/GN/GK) 2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 4) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E) 5) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E) 6) ND Filter (VW-LND37E) 7) MC Protector (VW-LMC37E) 8) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E) 9) Tripod (VZ-CT55E/VW-CT45E) 10) SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/ RP-SD032/RP-SD064/RP-SD128/ RP-SDH256/RP-SDH512)
  • Page 164: Terminology

    Terminology DVD-RAM disc: Rewritable DVD disc. DVD-R disc: One-time recordable DVD disc. DVD Video format: This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format, etc. to record videos (movies). A generally available DVD video conforms to this format. DVD Video recorder: This device can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that conforms to the DVD Video Recording format.
  • Page 165 Howling: This phenomenon occurs as follows: When the DVD Video Camera is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio input to the microphone of DVD Video Camera is amplified and output from the speakers of TV, and the signal is again input to the microphone: This is repeated to form an endless loop of audio signal, and the signal is amplified up to the audio output amplitude limit of the device.
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