Panasonic VDRM30EG Instructions d'exploitation

QR34653DVD Video Camera/RecorderOperating InstructionsModel No. VDR-M30EGBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT0E31Web Site: http:/

10EnglishQR3465336 REC button (P. 41)37 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 71)38 Reverse skip button (P. 58)39 Reverse search button (P. 57)40 DISC NAVIGATION bu

100EnglishQR34653ProgrammeWhat is “programme”?Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie

101EnglishQR3465312Playing Back Programme (Play)You can play back only the selected programme.1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press then the MENU

102EnglishQR346536 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button.7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Ch

103EnglishQR346531Play ListWhat is “play list”?You can create a play list on this DVD video camera/recorder by gathering your favourites from the reco

104EnglishQR34653lEditing on play listWhen making settings on play list, such as changing title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use the same procedu

105EnglishQR34653Playing Back a Play List (Play)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.3 Choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu scre

106EnglishQR34653Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List)You can later add scenes to the play list.1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press th

107EnglishQR34653Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editng Play List)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Display the editing screen of the play list to

108EnglishQR34653Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.1 Press the D

109EnglishQR34653Arranging Order of Scenes (Move)You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Pres

11EnglishQR34653About This ManuallDisplays in this manualUnderstand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder

110EnglishQR34653Changing Title of Play List (Title)The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created date

111EnglishQR34653123Go ToFrom the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.Top (End)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2

112EnglishQR34653Disc or Card Management123Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)You can find out how long you will be able to reco

113EnglishQR3465313Initialising DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc/Format Card)If you want to erase all data on a recorded disc or card, you can initia

114EnglishQR346531Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM DiscDisc Navigation in this DVD video camera/recorder handles information on scenes, such as

115EnglishQR346532Finalising DVD-R DiscIf you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder, using a device conforming to

116EnglishQR34653Others1Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category)Scenes recorded on this DVD video camera/recorder will be displayed in the

117EnglishQR346533Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD video camera/recorder will enter the p

118EnglishQR34653Installing SoftwareBefore installing the DVD-RAM driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD video camera/recorder, make sure that an

119EnglishQR34653Contents on Provided CD-ROMThe CD-ROM supplied with the DVD video camera/recorder contains the following folders:Although the CD-ROM

12EnglishQR34653Discs and CardsThe following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD video camera/recorder and th

120EnglishQR34653lDVD-MovieAlbumSEYou can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures:• Open the PDF file in DVDMASE 3\manual

121EnglishQR34653Installing USB DriverUse the following procedure to install the USB driver:1 If you add a USB card (PCI card, PC card, etc.) on your

122EnglishQR346535 With Windows® XP, the message concerning Windows Logo Test will appear: Click “Continue Anyway”.6 Click “Finish”.ClickClickENG.book

123EnglishQR34653Installing DVD-RAM DriverThe following explanation uses the screens for Windows® XP: Use the same procedure for Windows® 98 Second Ed

124EnglishQR346536 Check the programme folder to be installed, and then click “Next”.7 Click “Next”.8 Installation will start. When installation is co

125EnglishQR3465310If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, a message announcing the start for detecting device will appear: Click “Finish”. The de

126EnglishQR346537 If you do not change the folder where the software is installed, click “Next”.8 If you do not change the programme folder name, cli

127EnglishQR34653Installing MyDVD1 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of PC.2 Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open the folder whe

128EnglishQR346537 Check the contents, and then click “Next”. Installation will start.8 Click “Finish”, and then restart the PC.Sonic Solutions Corpor

129EnglishQR34653Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera/RecorderUsing DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DV

13EnglishQR34653Information on DVD-R DiscYou cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data.For optimum recording on DVD-R

130EnglishQR346538 MyDVD will automatically start. After a few moments, the exported scene will be automatically registered on the MyDVD editing scree

131EnglishQR34653Subsidiary InformationCleaningBe sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD video camera/recorder.lCleaning

132EnglishQR34653Changing Setting of DemonstrationThis DVD video camera/recorder has versatile functions, including special effects.Referring to the p

133EnglishQR34653No DVD Video Camera/Recorder Operation - Check the Following:Check 1 No movie can be recordedMovie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or

134EnglishQR34653Check 5No DVD video camera/recorder operationIs a fully charged battery attached?Is the DVD video camera/recorder powered from AC out

135EnglishQR34653Trouble MessagesA message may appear while you are operating the DVD video camera/recorder. If a message appears, refer to the follow

136EnglishQR34653Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes.Select only movies and combine them.93Cannot combine. Select multiple scenes.Select a range of

137EnglishQR34653Card has no data. This message will appear when the A button is pressed with a card inserted on which no still is recorded. (It will

138EnglishQR34653“DISC ERROR” appears when an attempt to release write-protect is made.If you have write-protected a disc using the write-protect sett

139EnglishQR34653Error occurred. Please replace disc.Use another disc.Finalise may not be complete. Finalise again now?Instantaneous shutoff occurred

14EnglishQR34653Handling DiscslUsing discsDVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe

140EnglishQR34653Scenes over limit. Cannot divide scene.The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be entered.Delete several scenes.9

141EnglishQR34653*1• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised immediately af

142EnglishQR34653TroubleshootingCheck to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD video ca

143EnglishQR34653During recordingSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecording starts but stops immediately.Is disc scratched or does dirt or fi

144EnglishQR34653During playbackSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecognition of disc is not completeIs disc dirty?Use soft, dry cloth to clea

145EnglishQR34653When the DVD video camera/recorder is connected to PC:Symptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageNo drive icon appears on PC.The DVD v

146EnglishQR34653Video written to hard disk of PC cannot be edited on DVD-MovieAlbum copy tool.DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard

147EnglishQR34653When executing “Export” on DVD-MovieAlbumSE, it will take time to read.• If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take

148EnglishQR34653MiscellaneousSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pagePower does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button.Execute syst

149EnglishQR34653System ResetIf the DVD video camera/recorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD video camera/recorder may rec

15EnglishQR34653How to Remove Disc1 Hold the Round DVD Holder with SIDE A facing up. While pushing the two release levers in the direction of arrows (

150EnglishQR34653Major SpecificationsCCD 1/4-inch interlacedTotal number of pixels: approx. 800,000Number of effective pixelsMovie: approx. 410,000Sti

151EnglishQR34653Battery system Lithium-ionPower consumption approx. 4.7 W when recording with LCD monitor off (FINE)Dimensions (W × H × D)approx. 57

152EnglishQR34653Introduction to Optional AccessoryPower SupplyInformation on Square AdapterThis DVD video camera/recorder cannot use a square adapter

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16EnglishQR34653Available CardslHandling card• Do not use cards other than the designated ones.• Be sure to use a brand new card when recording vital

17EnglishQR34653Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRecordable Time of Movie (Video)The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See

18EnglishQR34653Recordable Stills (Photos)lRecordable stills on one DVD-RAM disc (single side) (when recording only still): Up to 999If the disc still

19EnglishQR34653Features of DVD Video Camera/RecorderVersatile Functions AvailableThis DVD video camera/recorder has numerous useful functions. Howeve

EnglishQR346532Important InformationFor Your SafetyThe power switch turns the DVD video camera/recorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaf

20EnglishQR34653Disc Navigation Functions:∴: Available; ×: UnavailableFunctionDisc usedReference pageDVD-RAM DVD-RScene Delete∴ ×87Edit Thumbnail∴ ×89

21EnglishQR34653Card Navigation Functions:Recording on DiscYou can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs on this DVD video camera/recorder for recordi

22EnglishQR34653Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageYou can check the recorded movie or still in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.Editing in Vario

23EnglishQR34653SetupsThis section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD video camera/recorder and battery.Setting Up the DVD Video

24EnglishQR34653Attaching Shoulder StrapPass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap attachments.Be sure to pass through the 2 slots.ENG.book 2

25EnglishQR34653Inserting Battery into Remote ControlInsert the provided lithium battery into remote control.1 Slide the cover to remove it.2 Insert t

26EnglishQR34653lUsing Remote ControlPoint the remote control to the infrared receiver on the DVD video camera/recorder. The remote controllable dista

27EnglishQR34653Setting Up the BatteryThe CGA-DU14 battery provided with this DVD video camera/recorder has not been charged at purchase time: Charge

28EnglishQR34653Attaching Battery to DVD Video Camera/Recorder1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD video camera/recorder a

29EnglishQR34653lRecordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)The reference for DVD video camera/recorder recordable time

English3QR34653Table of ContentsImportant Information... 2For Your Safety...

30EnglishQR34653Battery Remaining Level IndicatorWhen the battery is used to power the DVD video camera/recorder, the battery remaining level appears

31EnglishQR34653Using DVD Video Camera/Recorder with AC Adapter/ChargerIt is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD video ca

32EnglishQR34653Inserting and Removing DiscInserting Disc1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indi

33EnglishQR34653Note:• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD video camera/recorder.• See pag

34EnglishQR34653Removing Disc1 Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorder off.2 Press down the DISC EJECT button once a

35EnglishQR34653Inserting and Removing CardBefore inserting or removing card, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD video camera/recorde

36EnglishQR34653Basic TechniquesThis section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD video camera/recorder

37EnglishQR34653Viewing Subject through Viewfinder1 Pull out the viewfinder.2 Turn the dioptre control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight.

38EnglishQR34653Closing LCD MonitorBefore closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD video camera/recorder.Replace the LC

39EnglishQR34653Setting Date and TimeSet the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.The follow

English4QR34653Advanced TechniquesUnderstanding Flow of Menu... 65Setting Up Camera Functions... 67Se

40EnglishQR34653Changing Display Format of Date and TimeYou can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year or month/day/year, year/month

41EnglishQR3465312Recording MovieInsert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD video camera/recorder.1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.Set t

42EnglishQR34653lPower save and discharge of batteryIf, when “Power Save: On” is specified, the DVD video camera/recorder is left in the recording pau

43EnglishQR34653Using External MicrophoneConnect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD video camera/re

44EnglishQR3465313Recording StillsNote:Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card.1 Turn the DVD camera/recorder on.When using DVD

45EnglishQR34653lStill recording qualityThe DVD video camera/recorder can record JPEG stills of 640×480 pixels.Although still images are recorded on D

46EnglishQR34653123ZoomingThis DVD video camera/recorder allows you to record using optical 10-power zoom and digital zoom.Move the zoom lever to “T”

47EnglishQR34653Macro RecordingUse the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as appr

48EnglishQR34653123Manually Focusing SubjectThe DVD video camera/recorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the centre of screen and automa

49EnglishQR34653Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused.Objects not in the centre of screenObjects moving rapidly

English5QR34653Subsidiary InformationCleaning... 131Changing Setting of Demonstration...

50EnglishQR34653123Adjusting Exposure ManuallyThis DVD video camera/recorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. Y

51EnglishQR34653123Compensating for BacklightWhen subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not

52EnglishQR34653123Using Full Auto FunctionPressing the FULL AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.1 Press the FULL AUTO button.The fol

53EnglishQR34653123On-Screen InformationVarious types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.Information D

54EnglishQR3465314.Movie recording quality (only when using disc)XTRA : Highest quality (only when using DVD-RAM disc)FINE : High qualitySTD : Standar

55EnglishQR34653lSwitching the information display modeYou can switch the display mode of on-screen information:Press the DISPLAY button.The full and

56EnglishQR34653Playing Back123Immediately Checking Recorded SceneYou can check your recording immediately on the spot.1 Press A button in the recordi

57EnglishQR34653123Playback from Start of Disc or CardUse the Go To function (P. 59) or Disc Navigation function (P. 81) to play back from the start o

58EnglishQR3465312Skip Playback of MovieDuring playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene.L Tilt once : To skip to th

59EnglishQR34653123Jumping to specified Point (Go To)1 Press the MENU button during playback.2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then p

6EnglishQR34653Checking Provided AccessoriesMake sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery (model CGA-DU14):Portable power

60EnglishQR34653123On-Screen Information DisplayInformation Display during PlaybackVarious types of information on recording will be superimposed on p

61EnglishQR34653Playback on Other DevicesThis section explains about playback on another AV device, such as TV.123Connecting to a TVUse the provided A

62EnglishQR34653123Viewing on TV Screen1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input.Refer to the TV instructi

63EnglishQR346532Playback on DVD PlayerYou can play back finalised DVD-R discs on DVD players or other devices that conform to 8 cm DVD-R disc. Howeve

64EnglishQR346531Playback on DVD Video Recorder/PlayerYou can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM dis

65EnglishQR34653Advanced TechniquesThis section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD video camera/recorder.Und

66EnglishQR34653lFlow of MenuRefer to page indicated for details of each function.Camera Functions SetupProgram AE (P. 67)White balance (P. 68)EIS (P.

67EnglishQR34653123Setting Up Camera FunctionsSelecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Programme AE Mode)This DVD video camera/recorder

68EnglishQR34653Adjusting Colour (White Bal.)This DVD video camera/recorder automatically adjusts the tint to match the conditions of subject. However

69EnglishQR34653lSetting white balance manually1 Point the DVD video camera/recorder at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that

7EnglishQR34653Names of Parts1 Recording indicator (P. 79)The red indicator will light during recording.2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 46)3 Lens hood (P.

70EnglishQR34653Using the Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS)This DVD video camera/recorder is equipped with an electronic image stabiliser function: Wh

71EnglishQR34653Magnifying Subject Image (Dig. Zoom)When the zoom lever is moved to “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40× or 240× specified, digital zoo

72EnglishQR34653Reducing Wind Noise during Recording (MIC.Filter)When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD video camera/recorder, y

73EnglishQR34653Setting Up Record Functions12Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”

74EnglishQR34653Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distored under the recording conditions listed below

75EnglishQR3465313Self-TimerYou can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the self-timer function, as with ordinar

76EnglishQR34653123Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off (OSD Output)If you connect this DVD video camera/recorder to a TV to view images on TV s

77EnglishQR34653123LCD SetupThis function allows you to adjust the brightness and colour density of LCD screen during recording and playback.Setting B

78EnglishQR34653123Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep)This DVD video camera/recorder will emit a sound when the power switch is

79EnglishQR34653Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED)You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD video camera/recorder even dur

8EnglishQR3465312 Viewfinder (P. 37)13 Dioptre control (P. 37)To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)14 A

80EnglishQR34653Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset)You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 149) ). (Not

81EnglishQR34653Disc Navigation123Using Disc NavigationStarting Disc NavigationDisc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD video

82EnglishQR34653The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used.*1

83EnglishQR34653Terminating Disc Navigation1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD video camera/recorder wil

84EnglishQR34653Selecting Multiple Scenes1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene.3 Press the SELECT button o

85EnglishQR34653Disc Navigation MenuFunctions Available with Disc NavigationDisc Navigation allows you to do the following:Available function Disc or

86EnglishQR34653Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation MenuPress the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation an

87EnglishQR34653Scene13Deleting Scenes (Delete)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Select the scene to be deleted.3 Press the MENU button.4 Choose “D

88EnglishQR34653lEditing using submenuPress the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 87): The submenu will appear.Pressing the

89EnglishQR346531Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help disting

9EnglishQR3465323 FULL AUTO button (P. 52)To switch the DVD video camera/recorder to full automatic24 FOCUS button (P. 48)To switch between manual foc

90EnglishQR346531Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip)You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will

91EnglishQR346531Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.There are three types of special effects:

92EnglishQR34653Note:• Setting fade will interlock with sound.• Fading can also be set to either “IN” or “OUT”.• Any registered fade can be changed at

93EnglishQR346531Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)You can combine multiple scenes into one.If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combin

94EnglishQR346531Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)You can divide a scene into two parts.To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene,

95EnglishQR346531Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy)You can copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card.1 Set the power switch to “O VIDEO”

96EnglishQR346533Locking Scenes on Card (LOCK)You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.1 Set the p

97EnglishQR346533Designating Scenes to Be Printed (DPOF)You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so

98EnglishQR34653123Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes.

99EnglishQR34653123Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording dat