Panasonic VDR-M55EB Operating Instructions Manual

Dvd video camera model no. vdr-m55eb; vdr-m75eb
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Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
VDR-M55EB
Model No.
VDR-M75EB
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT0R01
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.uk/index.html
QR35675

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera VDR-M55EB Model No. VDR-M75EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0R01 Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.uk/index.html QR35675...
  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic DVD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your DVD Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3: 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 EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7 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 8 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 9: Cautions When Storing

    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 10: Read This First

    Illustrations in this manual Although the external appearances of VDR-M55EB and VDR-M75EB are different, the method of operating both models is identical. Illustrations of VDR-M75EB are used for the explanation in this text.
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction You can record even immediately following 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. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Information for Your Safety ....... 2 Attaching Battery to DVD Video Camera .... 40 Removing Battery ..........40 Important Information ........3 Battery Remaining Level Indicator ...... 42 For Your Safety ............. 3 Efficient Use of Battery ........42 Precautions ............
  • Page 13 Creating New Play List (Create) ......109 (Only for VDR-M75EB) ........80 Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch) ............110 Switching to Cinema Mode (Only for VDR-M55EB) ................81 Playing Back a Play List (Play) ......110 Self Timer ............82 Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List) ...
  • Page 14 Terminology ..........159 • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution Index ............. 161 facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.
  • Page 15: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure that you have found all the following accessories in package: Battery (model CGA-DU07): AC adaptor/charger (model VSK0678): DC power cord: EV11011 Portable power supply for this DVD Video Used to power the DVD Video Camera When powering the DVD Video Camera Camera.
  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories 1) AC Adaptor/charger (VW-AD11EB) 8) 8cm DVD-RAM (LM-AF30E) 2) Battery (Lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh) 9) 8cm DVD-RAM (LM-AF60E) 3) Battery (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 10) 8cm DVD-R (LM-RF30E) 4) Battery (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 11) Flash (VW-FLH3E: only for VDR-M75EB) 5) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E) 12) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E) 6) Tripod (VW-CT45E) 7) SD Memory Card •...
  • Page 17: Names Of Parts

    The red indicator will light during recording. 11 External microphone jack (P. 66) 5 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M75EB) 12 2.5" type liquid crystal display (inside) (P. 6, Optical 24x zoom lens (VDR-M55EB) (P. 55) 6 Lens hood Although the external appearances of VDR- M55EB and VDR-M75EB are different, the method of operating both models is identical.
  • Page 18 15 16 17 23 24 13 Viewfinder (P. 6, 35) 20 Battery attachment platform (P. 40) 14 Dioptre control (P. 35) 21 Record (REC) button (P. 49) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the Used when recording movies. viewfinder.
  • Page 19 26 FULL AUTO button (P. 64) 33 SELECT button (P. 92, 104) To switch the DVD Video Camera to full 34 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 89) automatic. 35 MENU button (P. 38, 73, 95) 27 FOCUS button (P. 62) Press this button to display the menu for setting To switch between manual focus and auto- camera functions and Disc Navigation.
  • Page 20 41 Photo shot button (P. 50) 49 ZOOM T button (P. 55) 42 START/STOP (REC) button (P. 49) 50 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 55) 43 MENU button (P. 38, 73, 95) 51 ZOOM W button (P. 55) 44 SELECT button (P. 92, 104) 52 Reverse skip button (P.
  • Page 21: Setting Up The Battery

    Setting Up the Battery The CGA-DU07 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-DU07/CGA-DU12/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 22: Record And Play Back Using Disc (Video And Photo)

    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 delete the recorded contents (See page 26). You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. Connect a power supply (P.
  • Page 23 Start recording (P. 49). 1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36). 3.Set the LOCK switch to (to the upper left) to prevent accidental switching of recording mode.* * Only in mode. 4.Press the REC button to record movie, or 2.Set the switch to “ ”...
  • Page 24: Record And Play Back Using Card (Photo)

    Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. Connect power supply (P. 43). Mains lead DC power cord AC adaptor/charger Connect everything in this sequence of a – d. Insert a card (P. 47). 1.Open the LCD monitor.
  • Page 25 Start recording (P. 50). 1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 36). 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 4.Press the Photo shot button. Pressing it once will record one photo.
  • Page 26: Discs And Cards

    DVD Video Camera has been Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case confirmed. Using a disc other than one made by Panasonic cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from may not allow the DVD Video Camera to deliver optimum these containers prior to use.
  • Page 27: Information On Dvd-R Disc

    Information on DVD-R Disc You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete Finalising DVD-R disc any recorded images or data. Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc in a DVD player For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD or DVD video recorder that is compatible with 8 cm Video Camera writes control data to the disc in DVD-R disc, the disc must be finalised on this DVD...
  • Page 28: Handling Discs

    Handling Discs Using discs Storing discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate • To store a disc, insert it in the plastic case you recording media. Carefully read the following received when you purchased it. cautions and observe them: •...
  • Page 29: Common Cautions For Disc And Card

    • When the write-protect switch on SD Memory Note Card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing • We recommend that you use a Panasonic branded SD will be possible on the card. 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.
  • Page 30: 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 78 for the setting of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Disc used Recording quality Movie recordable time...
  • Page 31: Recordable Stills (Photos) On Disc

    • Some still data recorded on this DVD Video Camera may not be playable on another device. For VDR-M55EB Size and Quality of Photos Recording quality Capacity The pixel size of JPEG stills that can be recorded on...
  • Page 32: Setup

    Setup This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Holding DVD Video Camera Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD Video Camera up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button, Photo shot button, and the Zoom lever.
  • Page 33: Attaching Shoulder Strap

    Attaching Shoulder Strap Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments Attaching Lens Cap Pass the provided string through the hole in the grip belt Attachment part and pass it through the hole in the lens cap.
  • Page 34: Inserting Battery Into Remote Control

    Note TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. • Replace the battery with a Panasonic CR2032. Use of THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE •...
  • Page 35: Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder

    Using Remote Control Note • When using the remote control, make sure that the To operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera is not exposed to control, point it to the infrared receiver before direct sunlight or any intense light.
  • Page 36: Viewing Image On Lcd Monitor Screen

    Viewing Image on LCD Monitor 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. Note • See “LCD/EVF Setup” (P. 85) for information on displaying Grab the bottom the viewfinder image regardless of whether the LCD with your finger...
  • Page 37: 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 38: Setting Date And Time

    24 hours with the DVD Video Camera turned off: time. The built-in battery will be charged. • The built-in battery cannot be compensated. WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.
  • Page 39: 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 Example of display 17:00 D/M/Y 30.
  • Page 40: About The Battery

    About the Battery Attaching Battery to DVD Video Camera Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform Note • on this DVD Video Camera and slide it downward Make sure that the battery is in the correct orientation. • Make sure that the battery is securely attached: until a click is heard.
  • Page 41 DU07]: recording is started. In actual recording, the battery will discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, VDR-M55EB since the REC button and zoom are being operated, XTRA When using viewfinder approx. 85 min and playback is performed.
  • Page 42: 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 Nearly empty (Blinks) White portion shows remaining level Note The remaining level indicator “...
  • Page 43: 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 (VSK0678) to power the DVD Video Camera.
  • Page 44: Inserting And Removing Disc

    Inserting and Removing Disc Inserting Disc Press the DISC EJECT lever down once and Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on release it. the cover of disc insertion block, to close the cover. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open Turn the DVD Video Camera on ( slightly.
  • Page 45 When using brand-new DVD-R disc Note • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or Recognition of the disc will AC adaptor/charger is connected to DVD Video Camera. F o rma t D i s c start. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to D i s c i s n o t f o r m a t t e d .
  • Page 46: Removing Disc

    Removing Disc Press down the DISC EJECT Note • lever once and release it. It is recommended that you turn the DVD Video Camera off before inserting or removing disc to prevent misoperation. • If the disc cover is open, the power will not turn off even In a moment, the if the power switch is set to “OFF”.
  • Page 47: Inserting And Removing Card

    Inserting and Removing Card Turn the DVD Video Camera off. Note • Do not close the LCD monitor while the cover is open. • Do not push the label pasting portion of Card when Open the LCD monitor. removing it: Doing so could damage Card. •...
  • Page 48: 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 Set the switch to the appropriate recording function Note •...
  • Page 49: Recording Movie

    “Setting Up Camera Functions” on page 74. Set the power switch to “ ” to turn the DVD • Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio Video Camera on. that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. •...
  • Page 50: Recording Stills

    Recording Stills Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or Note LCD). Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. Press the photo shot button halfway down (half Photo shot button press). The DVD Video Camera automatically focuses ACCESS/PC on the subject at the centre of screen (when auto indicator...
  • Page 51: 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. 0 : 0 0 : 0 9 Backlight correction icon 3 0 MIN 8 : 0 0 AM FINE...
  • Page 52: On-Screen Information

    On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Information Display during Recording Manual focus No display : Autofocus : (display in English or German): Manual focus 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 : (display in French or Italian): 3 0 MIN Manual focus...
  • Page 53 7. Zoom 13. Volume (Digital Zoom: Off) The volume can be adjusted during external input and playback. [Digital Zoom: 60x (VDR-M55EB), 14.Movie recording time (only in movie recording 40x (VDR-M75EB)] mode) 15.Remaining space on disc/card [Digital Zoom: 800x (VDR-M55EB), REM XX MIN...
  • Page 54: 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 6 on page 52) will appear.
  • Page 55: Zooming

    Zooming This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 24x (on VDR-M55EB) or 10x (on VDR-M75EB) power zoom and digital zoom. If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” W:recording wide area control side with Dig. Zoom 60x or 800x specified (wide-angle) (on VDR-M55EB), or Dig.
  • Page 56: Macro Recording

    Macro Recording Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 2 cm from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. Aim the DVD Video Camera at the subject, and Note •...
  • Page 57: Playing Back

    Playing Back • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P. 44, 47). Before You Begin • Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P. 48). Playing Back Note • During playback of movie, playback sound will be heard from the speaker.
  • Page 58: 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. 89) to play back from the start of disc or card. Search Playback of Movie During playback, press one of the following buttons Note •...
  • Page 59: Skip Playback Of Movie

    Skip Playback of Movie During playback, press the following buttons to Portion being played back locate the start of desired scene. Press the Press the Press the Press the Press the e button: To skip to the first image of button twice button once button once...
  • Page 60: Jumping To Specified Point (Go To)

    Jumping to Specified Point (Go To) Press the MENU button :To go to the start, and enter playback Go T o during playback. pause. To p En d :To go to the end of last scene, and enter S p e c i f y Choose the option (point playback pause.
  • Page 61: 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. SEP 30 2005 No display Playback information Recording date/time display Switching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the (movie), (still with disc) or (still with...
  • Page 62: 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 63: Adjusting Exposure Manually

    Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused. Objects not in Objects with Objects that the centre of little variation are far and screen in brightness, near at the such as a white same time wall Objects Objects lit by Dark objects moving rapidly...
  • Page 64: Using Auto Function

    Using 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. FULL AUTO FULL AUTO The following settings will reset to defaults: Function When setting full auto Programme AE...
  • Page 65: Setting Flash

    Always emits light regardless of brightness. No light emission. Unusable on VDR-M55EB Without light emission, the “ ” display is cleared when you press the Photo shot button halfway. When using the flash, if you press the Photo shot...
  • Page 66: Recording In Dark Locations Using The Light From The Lcd Monitor

    Recording in Dark Locations Using the Light from the LCD Monitor When Programme AE is set to “Low Light”, you can use the light from the LCD monitor to record a subject. Press the MENU button, and choose “Program Note •...
  • Page 67: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV Use the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to a TV as follows: To video/ To S-VIDEO audio input input jack* To AV output jack jacks Yellow White AV/S output cable (provided) * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug into it.
  • Page 68: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Viewing on TV Screen Turn the TV on and set the input selector to Note “VCR” whichever applicable Video input. • Adjust the volume of sound on TV. • The infrared remote control is useful when operating the DVD Video Camera while viewing an image on TV Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to screen.
  • Page 69: Playback On Dvd Video Recorder/Player

    Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 159) 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 70: Playback On Dvd Player

    Playback on DVD Player Finalise a recorded DVD-R disc. Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back. You need to finalise a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 120. See the instruction manual for DVD player. No further data can be recorded on finalised disc.
  • Page 71: Recording (Dubbing) Images

    Recording (Dubbing) Images 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.
  • Page 72: 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. Press f/e/d/c buttons to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the option. The screens used here to explain are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used.
  • Page 73: Date Setup

    W i n d C u t O f f Wind Cut (P. 77) ENTER RETURN ENTER RETURN For VDR-M55EB, “Cinema” (P. 81) is displayed. LCD/EVF Setup Adjust (P. 84) LCD/EVF Setup EVF Display (P. 85) Recording Functions Setup Movie quality (P. 78)
  • Page 74: Setting Up Camera Functions

    Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 73 for how to set. 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 75: 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. On-screen Mode Setting content display Auto White balance always None automatically adjusted You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation...
  • Page 76: Setting White Balance Manually

    Setting white balance manually Point the DVD Video Note • Camera at a white Do not block the infrared sensor with hand, etc. object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. Infrared sensor block (White shirt or thick paper) Press the MENU Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p...
  • Page 77: Using The Image Stabiliser (Sis)

    SIS is “On” in dim places, after-images may stand 3 0 MIN out. In this case, we recommend using a tripod and turning the SIS to “Off” (only for VDR-M55EB). • The SIS function cannot be used when still images are...
  • Page 78: Setting Up Record Functions

    Setting Up Record Functions Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE” and “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in “XTRA” or “FINE”. Press the MENU button, Note Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p •...
  • Page 79: Switching Quality Of Still Image (Quality)

    Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. Press the MENU button, Press the MENU button Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p choose “Quality”...
  • Page 80: Setting To Wide Tv Screen Mode (Aspect) (Only For Vdr-M75Eb)

    Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode (Aspect) (Only for VDR-M75EB) You can record video in Wide TV Screen Mode (16:9 aspect ratio) for display on wide-screen TVs. “Aspect 4:3” specified “Aspect 16:9” specified (aspect ratio 4:3) (aspect ratio 16:9) Choose “16:9”, and then press the A button. Press the MENU button, choose “Aspect”...
  • Page 81: Switching To Cinema Mode (Only For Vdr-M55Eb)

    The Aspect setting will be kept even after the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • The VDR-M55EB does not have the Aspect setting. • Writing Aspect 16:9 mode movies recorded to a DVD-RAM disc using [STD], to a DVD-R disc using the PC program...
  • Page 82: Self Timer

    Self Timer You can record photos using the self timer function, as with ordinary cameras. The self timer function is valid only when recording photos (stills). Press the MENU button, Press the Photo shot button. Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p choose “Self Timer”...
  • Page 83: 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, Note Re c o r d F u nc t i on s S e t u p...
  • Page 84: Lcd/Evf Setup

    LCD/EVF Setup Setting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness) Press the MENU button, Press the MENU button to end the setting. LCD/EVF S e t u p choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu Note screen, and then choose The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
  • Page 85: Setting Colour Density (Colour Level)

    Setting Colour Density (Colour Level) Press the MENU button, Press the MENU button. LCD/EVF S e t u p choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu Note • screen, and then choose The colour level setting will be stored in memory even Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
  • Page 86: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) Setting Content Beep is heard when the power switch is changed over, the REC button is pressed, etc. No beep is heard. Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A Press the MENU button, Initial Setup choose “Beep”...
  • 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 Content 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. 156)). (Note that the date/time will not be reset.) Press the MENU button, Press the MENU button to end the setting. Initial Setup choose “Reset”...
  • 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. Thumbnail Selected scene number All Programs 001/014 Number of all scenes Cursor Current page position Bar graph Still image icon Operation guide PLAY...
  • Page 91: Playing Back From Disc Navigation Screen

    Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen Press the A button. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Use the control buttons to select the desired Playback will start from the selected scene. scene. Note Pressing the button will move the cursor to the The selected scene will be framed: This is called preceding or following scene.
  • Page 92: Selecting Multiple Scenes

    Selecting Multiple Scenes Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. Use the control buttons to select the desired To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to scene. be cancelled, and then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 93: Disc Navigation Menu

    Disc Navigation Menu Functions Available with Disc Navigation Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: Reference Available function Disc or card used Contents page Deletion of scenes You can delete unnecessary scenes. Editing of scenes You can attach fade and skip to a scene, 97 - 101 combine scenes, or divide one scene.
  • 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 72-73 and 89 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details of settings.
  • Page 95: Scene

    Scene Deleting Scenes (Edit-Delete) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted. Press the g button to quit. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Delete Scene 005/013 Select the scene to be All Programs 005/014 deleted.
  • Page 96: Editing Using Submenu

    Editing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 95): The submenu will appear. Ed i t Select Go To De l e t e Start – Current Ex i t Current – End ENTER RETURN ENTER...
  • Page 97: Changing Images For Thumbnails (Effect - Thumbnail)

    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 screen.
  • Page 98: Playing Back By Skipping Scenes (Effect - Skip)

    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. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Releasing Skip Select the scene set to be skipped, and perform the Select the scene to be skipped.
  • Page 99: Adding Special Effects (Effect - Fade)

    Adding Special Effects (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 Fade In Fade In Fade In Black: Wipe: B/W: Fades in from black screen Fades in from black screen to Fades in from Black and White Fades out to black screen...
  • 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. Note • If you press the MENU button before pressing step 5, the submenu will appear (see page 96).
  • 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 “ “. Note • No movie can be copied. • When you copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card, Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. recording quality will automatically be set to “FINE”.
  • 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. To unlock the scene: Set the power switch to “ ”. Select the locked scene, and then use the same Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
  • Page 104: 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. Choose “Start → Current”, Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. “Current → End” or “All” Scene Edit Effect...
  • Page 105: 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. If you have selected multiple scenes, the information shown below will appear. Pressing the C button will restore the thumbnail Select the scene whose information you wish to know.
  • Page 106: 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 Scene No. 3 Scene No. 4 Scene No. 5 Scene No. 6 Movie 9:00AM Movie 10:20AM Still...
  • Page 107: Playing Back Programme (Play)

    Playing Back Programme (Play) You can play back only the selected programme. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Select the programme to be played back, and then press the A button. Press then the MENU button. Playback will start from the first scene of the Choose “Play”...
  • Page 108 Characters available for entering After entering the title, T I T L E a t a P a r k choose “Enter” and then title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE press the A button. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z You can use the control buttons to select characters...
  • Page 109: 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 110: 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. Use the “Switch Playlist” 01 AUG 30 2005 12:.. 001/008 screen to select the play Press the MENU button.
  • Page 111: Adding Scenes To Play List (Editing Play List)

    Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List) Press the e button to move the cursor to the Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. lower row, and press the d / c button to select Press the MENU button. the point where the scene is to be inserted. Choose “Edit”...
  • Page 112: Deleting Scenes From Play List (Editing Play List)

    Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List) Press the A button. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Edit PlayList All Programs 004/014 Display the editing screen Repeat steps 3 and 4 to Edit PlayList of the play list to be edited. delete other scenes.
  • Page 113: 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. Choose “Delete” on the Ed i t “Edit” menu screen, and A l l Pr o g r ams 0 0 1 / 0 1 4 De l e t e then press the A...
  • Page 114: 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. The screen for verifying Move Scene move will appear: Press the MENU button. Choose “YES”, and then Move sc e n e s? press the A button.
  • Page 115: 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. The screen for verifying TITLE at a Park exit will appear.
  • Page 116: 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 To the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
  • Page 117: 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 C button to quit. Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 118: 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 before initializations was interrupted may be damaged.
  • Page 119: 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 thumbnail, skip, or 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 120: Finalising Dvd-R Disc (Finalize Disc)

    Finalising DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc) • Be sure to use the AC adaptor/charger 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 121: 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 display to stills only or movies only.
  • Page 122: 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 123: Installing Software

    Installing Software 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-RAM disc is installed, it is necessary to un-install it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM Driver.
  • Page 124: Operations Will Not Be Guaranteed Under The Following Conditions

    DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1 Personal computer : IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer ® : Windows Millennium Edition/2000 Professional /XP Home Edition/XP Professional ® ® ® : Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher (1 GHz or higher recommended) or Intel ® Celeron 633 MHz or higher : 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Display...
  • Page 125 DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2 Personal computer : IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer ® : Windows Millennium Edition/2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or later/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Service Pack 1 or later ® ® : Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher : 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Display : High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 1024 ×...
  • 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. DVD-RAM Driver Note If any trouble has occured while installing DVD-RAM (see page 129 for installation) Driver :...
  • Page 127: Recognizing The Dvd Video Camera On Your Computer (Only When It Is Connected For The First Time)

    • After installing DVDfunSTUDIO, open the following procedure: “Programs” or “All Programs” from the Windows • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Start” menu, choose “Panasonic” and “Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows “DVDfunSTUDIO”, and then open the electronic “Start” menu, choose “Panasonic” and instruction manual in “Operating instructions”...
  • Page 128 Operation with DVD Video Camera connected • The following operations are not possible when connected to PC: - Camera recording and playback using operation buttons on DVD Video Camera - Power off using the power switch on DVD Video Camera •...
  • Page 129: Installing Dvd-Ram Driver

    Installing DVD-RAM Driver 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 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 un-install it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM Driver.
  • Page 130 Check the folder in which the DVD-RAM Driver Installation will start. When installation is complete, will be installed, and then click “Next”. some notes will appear: check the contents, and then click “×” at the top right of window. The contents displayed on actual screen may differ from those in the figure.
  • Page 131 Checking whether or not the DVD Video Camera has been correctly recognized by your computer You can check whether these installations are completed successfully. Use the following procedure. Process for getting to Device Manager as follows. ® Windows XP : Start - Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager ®...
  • Page 132: Installing Dvd-Moviealbumse

    Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE Software “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit movies that conform to DVD Video Recording format. This software is compatible only with Windows Me/2000/XP. It will not run in other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98SE. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and If you do not change the folder where the click “DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1”...
  • Page 133 A message for verifying whether a shortcut icon Note ® is to be created on desktop will appear. • If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional/ XP Home Edition/XP Professional, set the user name to “Administrator (computer's manager)” (or user If you want to create one, click “Yes”.
  • Page 134: Installing Dvdfunstudio

    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 Me/2000/XP. It will not run in other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98SE. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and A message for verifying whether a shortcut icon click “DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2”...
  • Page 135: If You Insert An Unformatted Dvd-R Disc In The Dvd Video Camera

    If you insert an unformatted DVD-R disc in the DVD Video Camera..The following message is displayed on the camera monitor: “This disc must be formatted before it can be used by this camera”. Follow these steps when authoring DVD-R discs with DVDfunSTUDIO. Press the g button to cancel formatting.
  • Page 136: 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 DVDfunSTUDIO, 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 The “Export a title”...
  • Page 137: Uninstalling Software

    • Still images recorded using DVD-MovieAlbumSE or a Panasonic DVD recorder cannot be played back on the DVD Video Camera. • The following message may appear if you swap over discs while DVD-MovieAlbum is running.
  • Page 138: 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 Do not use benzene or thinner to lens clean DVD Video Camera case Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the The coating of case could peel off or the case could LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, deteriorate.
  • Page 139: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Check 1 No movie can be recorded Skip or search playback does Check 3 not work well Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R If the temperature inside the DVD Video Camera is disc. high, normal operation may not be possible. Turn the Check the following: DVD Video Camera off, wait for a few moments, and •...
  • Page 140 Check 5 No DVD Video Camera operation No image appears on the LCD Check 7 screen or in the viewfinder Is a fully charged battery attached? • Is DVD Video Camera connected to PC using USB Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet? cable? Unplug the USB cable.
  • Page 141: 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. Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page (1) Data error in a part of It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file image file.
  • Page 142 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page (1) Disc is not formatted. DVD-R disc that was not initialised for camera use was inserted. If it formats, it becomes possible to use for camera. (2) However, when you record from PC connection terminal, please do not format.
  • Page 143 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page CARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills. 31, 95 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 144 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page DISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc. Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the 49, 50 DVD Video Camera. This DVD Video Camera is verifying whether the correct disc has been inserted.
  • Page 145 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page 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 146 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page 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 147 Reference Message Cause & Troubleshooting page  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.
  • Page 148 • This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use Disc Cleaning Cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. •...
  • Page 149: 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 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Battery cannot be Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
  • Page 150 During recording Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page 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 ...
  • Page 151 During playback Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page Recognition of disc is not Is disc dirty? complete. Use Disc Cleaning 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.
  • Page 152 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page 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 ×...
  • Page 153 When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC: Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page No drive icon appears on The DVD Video Camera is not turned on. Check the power supply. Turn PC off and then disconnect the USB cable. Turn PC on again, ...
  • Page 154 Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page When DVD- A disc other than DVD-RAM is loaded in drive: DVD-MovieAlbumSE  MovieAlbumSE is cannot be used for media other than DVD-RAM. started, “Disc in Drive X: Click the “Preference” button in the dialogue box, click the “Device cannot be used”...
  • Page 155 Miscellaneous Reference Symptom Cause and Correction page 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 156: System Reset

    Initial Setup Beep P . 86 Power Save P . 86 Record LED P . 87 Language English P . 87 Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted. *1 Only for VDR-M55EB. *2 Only for VDR-M75EB.
  • Page 157: Major Specifications

    Still: approx. 410,000 VDR-M75EB: Movie: approx. 690,000 Still: approx. 1,100,000 Lens VDR-M55EB: F1.8 - 3.6, f = 2.1 - 50.4 mm VDR-M75EB: F1.8 - 2.3, f = 3.2 - 32 mm Filter diameter: VDR-M55EB: 34 mm VDR-M75EB: 30.5 mm Focus...
  • Page 158 Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording format (Dolby Digital) Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG (VDR-M55EB: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M75EB: 1280 × 960 pixels* DVD-R disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording format (Dolby Digital)
  • Page 159: 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 160 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.
  • Page 161: Index

    Index Numerics 240×/800× (Dig.zoom) ........55 Camera Functions Setup ......74 40×/60× (Dig.zoom) ........55 Capacity ............117 8 cm DVD-R disc ...........26 Card 8 cm DVD-RAM disc ........26 Available ..........28 Capacity ......... 31, 117 Category ..........121 Format ..........118 AC adaptor/charger ........43 Handling ..........
  • Page 162 EXPOSURE button ........63 Play (play list) ..........110 External microphone jack ......66 Play (programme) ........107 Play list ............109 Add scenes .......... 111 Add scenes (submenu) ......112 Fade ..............99 Create ..........109 Finalize Disc ..........120 Delete ..........115 FINE (VIDEO Mode) ........78 Delete scenes ........
  • Page 163 Scene Title (play list) ..........115 Combine ..........100 Title (programme) ........107 Delete ............95 Detail ............105 Divide ...........101 Update Control Info........119 Fade ............99 Move ............98 Select ...........105 Skip ............98 VIDEO Mode ..........78 Select (Scene) ..........104 Vol. button ............. 57 SELECT button ..........92 Self Timer ............82 Shoulder Strap ..........33...
  • Page 164 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. VQT0R01 Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ (QR35675)

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