Panasonic VDRM70EB Instructions d'exploitation

Operating InstructionsDVD Video CameraModel No. VDR-M50EBVDR-M70EBBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT0K93-1H0204MH1054QR35237RWe

VQT0K9310Read This FirstTo guide you, we’ve included following six chapters.• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD Video Camera, bat

VQT0K931001Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)You can combine multiple scenes into one.If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining th

VQT0K931011Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)You can divide a scene into two parts.To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and th

VQT0K931021Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy)1 Set the power switch to “ ” or “ ”.2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.3 Select the still to

VQT0K931033Locking Scenes on Card (LOCK)You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.1 Set the power s

VQT0K931043Designating Scenes to Be Printed (DPOF)You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that

VQT0K93105123Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes. This

VQT0K93106123Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time

VQT0K93107ProgrammeWhat is “programme”?Programme refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or sti

VQT0K9310812Playing Back Programme (Play)You can play back only the selected programme.1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press then the MENU button

VQT0K931096 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button.7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “Y

VQT0K9311About This Manual●Displays in this manualUnderstand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on

VQT0K931101Play ListWhat is “play list”?You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes.Sinc

VQT0K93111Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch)Select the desired one of multiple play lists: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected pla

VQT0K93112Playing Back a Play List (Play)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.3 Choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and

VQT0K93113Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.3 Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” m

VQT0K93114Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edi

VQT0K93115Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.1 Press the DISC NAV

VQT0K93116Arranging Order of Scenes (Move)You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the M

VQT0K93117Changing Title of Play List (Title)The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times

VQT0K93118123Go ToFrom the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.Top (End)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press t

VQT0K93119Disc or Card Management123Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)You can find out how long you will be able to record on o

VQT0K9312Introduction●You can record even during playbackUnlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the

VQT0K9312013Initialising DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc/Format Card)1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Press the MENU button.3 Choose “Format Dis

VQT0K931211Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info.)Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera handles information on scenes,

VQT0K931222Finalising DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc)If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, using a device conforming to

VQT0K93123Others1Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category)Scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera will be displayed in the order of record

VQT0K931243Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD Video Camera will enter the playback pause st

VQT0K93125Installing SoftwareBefore installing the DVD-RAM Driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera, make sure that another DVD-RAM Dr

VQT0K93126Contents on Provided CD-ROMWhen inserting the provided CD-ROM into the PC, the “Setup Menu” screen will appear. You can install the included

VQT0K93127●DVD-MovieAlbumSEYou can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedure:• After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Prog

VQT0K93128Installing USB DriverUse the following procedure to install the USB Driver. The following instructions is the example for using the disc. It

VQT0K931298 A warning message will appear, but click “Continue Anyway”.9 When installation of the USB Driver is finished, click “Finish”.After the ins

VQT0K9313●You can easily edit scenes, which is quite difficult with tapeUsing this DVD Video Camera, you can collect scenes of your child, for example

VQT0K93130Installing DVD-RAM Driver●Before Installing DVD-RAM DriverIf another DVD-RAM Driver has already installed in your PC, confirm the original D

VQT0K931315 Check the folder in which the DVD-RAM Driver will be installed, and then click “Next”.6 Check the programme folder to be installed, and th

VQT0K93132●To confirm the installation of the USB Driver and the DVD-RAM Driver You can check whether these installations are completed successfully.

VQT0K93133Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSESoftware “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit movies that conform to DVD Video Recording format.1 Insert the provid

VQT0K931346 If you do not change the programme folder name, click “Next”. 7 Check the contents, and then click “Next”.If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Pr

VQT0K93135Installing MyDVDMy DVD included in the provided CD-ROM does not contain the slideshows function. Therefore you can not edit the stills on My

VQT0K931366 Click “Finish”, and then restart the PC.Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed MyDVD, recommends user registration of MyDVD, in orde

VQT0K93137Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video CameraUsing DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD Video disc (DV

VQT0K93138Note:• Choose “Divide by Marker” in the “Option” box: Each scene of programme recorded on the DVD Video Camera will be saved as an independe

VQT0K93139Uninstalling SoftwareUse the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed:Uninstalling USB Driver

VQT0K9314Table of ContentsInformation for Your Safety... 2Important Information...

VQT0K93140With Windows® 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional:1 Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to “ ”, and use the USB cable to

VQT0K93141Subsidiary InformationCleaningBe sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD Video Camera.●Cleaning LCD screen and camera

VQT0K93142Before Requesting ServiceCheck 1 No movie can be recordedMovie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc.Check the following:• Is DVD-RA

VQT0K93143Check 5 No DVD Video Camera operationIs a fully charged battery attached?Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet?Check 6 No image in

VQT0K93144Trouble MessagesA message may appear while you are operating the DVD Video Camera. If a message appears, refer to the following table and ta

VQT0K93145Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference page(1) This disc must be formatted before it can be used by this camera.(2) Do not format this

VQT0K93146Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageCARD ALMOST FULL Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills.Delete unnece

VQT0K93147Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageDISC ACCESS The recorded scene is being stored on disc.Wait until the message disappears, a

VQT0K93148Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageDisc full. Cannot execute.Delete unnecessary scenes before using this disc, or use another

VQT0K93149Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageFinalise may not be complete. Finalise again now?Instantaneous shutoff occurred during fina

VQT0K9315When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes off ...72Disc Cleaning ...

VQT0K93150Message Cause & TroubleshootingReference pageStop processing. The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes. There was n

VQT0K93151*1• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognised immediately after it

VQT0K93152TroubleshootingCheck to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD Video Camera to

VQT0K93153During recordingSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecording starts but stops immediately.Is disc scratched or does dirt or fingerpri

VQT0K93154During playbackSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecognition of disc is not complete.Is disc dirty?Use soft, dry cloth to clean it.7

VQT0K93155Photos on card cannot be played back.This DVD Video Camera can play back image data recorded on SD Memory Card in other digital cameras conf

VQT0K93156When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC:Symptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageNo drive icon appears on PC.The DVD Video Camera is n

VQT0K93157The DISC EJECT button is not valid when the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC.While the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC, use Explorer

VQT0K93158MiscellaneousSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pagePower does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button.Execute system rese

VQT0K93159System ResetIf the DVD Video Camera does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Video Camera may recover to normal. “System R

VQT0K9316Subsidiary InformationCleaning... 141Before Requesting Service...

VQT0K93160Major SpecificationsDVD Video Camera Information for your safetyPower Source:Power Consumption:DC 7.9/7.2 VWhen recording with LCD monitor o

VQT0K93161Recording format DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standardStill: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video record

VQT0K93162AC adaptor Information for your safetyNote:Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change wit

VQT0K93163Information on Square AdaptorThis DVD Video Camera cannot use a square adaptor, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc, 8 cm DVD-R disc: Remove the d

VQT0K93164TerminologyDVD-RAM disc:Rewritable DVD disc.DVD-R disc:One-time recordable DVD disc.DVD Video format:This application format establishes the

VQT0K93165Howling:This phenomenon occurs as follows: When the DVD Video Camera is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio input to the microphone

VQT0K93166IndexNumerics240× (Dig.zoom) ...5740× (Dig.zoom) ...578

VQT0K93167EEXPOSURE button ...65External microphone jack ...67FFade ...

VQT0K93168SSceneCombine ...100Delete ...95Detail ...

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VQT0K9317Checking Provided AccessoriesMake sure that you have all the following accessories in package:Battery (model CGA-DU14):Portable power supply

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VQT0K9318Introduction to Optional Accessory1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD11EB)2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mA

VQT0K9319Names of Parts1 Infrared receiver (P. 37)When the remote control is used to operate the DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive the infr

VQT0K932Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic DVD Video Camera. Please read these Operating

VQT0K932014 Viewfinder (P. 5, 37)15 Dioptre control (P. 37)To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)16 ACCE

VQT0K932128 FULL AUTO button (P. 66)To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic.29 FOCUS button (P. 64)To switch between manual focus and auto-fo

VQT0K932241 REC button (P. 51)42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 57)43 Reverse skip button (P. 61)44 Reverse search button (P. 60)45 DISC NAVIGATION button (P

VQT0K9323Setting Up the BatteryThe CGA-DU14 battery provided with this DVD Video Camera has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using

VQT0K932412Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo)You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc.Be

VQT0K93253 Start recording (P. 51).1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 38).2.While holding the switch at the centre ofpower switch, set the switch to “ ”

VQT0K93263Try to Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo)Only photos can be recorded on card.1 Connect a power supply (P. 45).Mains leadAC adaptor/char

VQT0K93273 Start recording (P. 52).1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 38).2.Set the LOCK switch to (to the right).3.While holding the switch at the ce

VQT0K9328Discs and CardsThe following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD Video Camera and the functions whic

VQT0K9329Information on DVD-R DiscYou cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or deleteany recorded images or data.For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, t

VQT0K933Important InformationFor Your SafetyThe power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the v

VQT0K9330Handling Discs●Using discsDVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them:•

VQT0K9331Available Cards●Handling card• Do not use cards other thanthe designated ones.• Be sure to use a brand newcard when recording vitalimages.• D

VQT0K9332Storage Capacity on Disc or CardRecordable Time of Movie (Video)The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 81

VQT0K9333Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc●Number of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999If the disc still has free space after recording

VQT0K9334SetupsThis section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery.Setting Up the DVD Video CameraHolding D

VQT0K9335To use as a Grip Belt again1 Attach the tip of the grip belt to the DVD Video Camera (1).Press down the lock cover in the direction of thearr

VQT0K9336Inserting Battery into Remote ControlInsert the provided lithium battery into remote control.1 Slide the cover to remove it.2 Insert the lith

VQT0K9337●Using Remote ControlTo operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote control, point it to the infrared receiver before pressing buttons. If i

VQT0K9338Viewing Image on LCD Monitor ScreenIf you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.1 Open the LCD monitor.The LC

VQT0K9339Closing LCD MonitorBefore closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD Video Camera.Replace the LCD monitor on the

VQT0K934Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROMThis Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the st

VQT0K9340Setting Date and TimeSet the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.The following pro

VQT0K9341Changing Display Format of Date and TimeYou can select one of three date display formats: day/month/year or month/day/year, year/month/day. A

VQT0K9342About the Battery PackAttaching Battery to DVD Video Camera1 Fit the battery to the battery attachment platform on this DVD Video Camera and

VQT0K9343●Recordable time with fully charged battery (with no zoom operation, etc.)The reference for DVD Video Camera recordable time with fully charg

VQT0K9344Battery Remaining Level IndicatorWhen the battery is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinde

VQT0K9345Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor/chargerIt is recommended that you use the AC adaptor/charger to power the DVD Video Camera from househ

VQT0K9346Inserting and Removing DiscInserting Disc1 Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator b

VQT0K9347Note:• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery or AC adaptor/charger is connected to DVD Video Camera.• See page 72 for how to

VQT0K9348Removing Disc1 Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video Camera off.2 Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release it. In a mom

VQT0K9349Inserting and Removing Card1Turn the DVD Video Camera off.2 Open the cover of card insertion block.3 Insert card with its terminal inward unt

VQT0K935Cautions When UsingHandle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface wit

VQT0K9350Basic TechniquesThis section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD Video Camera.Basic Handling

VQT0K935112Recording Movie1Turn the DVD Video Camera on.Set the power switch to “ ” to turn the DVD Video Camera on.After the ACCESS/PC indicator goes

VQT0K935213Recording StillsNote:Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card.1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on.When using DVD-RAM disc:

VQT0K9353123Compensating for BacklightWhen subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dar

VQT0K9354123On-Screen InformationVarious types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.Information Display

VQT0K935511.Disc/Card typeI :DVD-RAM K :DVD-R J : DVD-RAM (write-protected)M : DVD-R disc already finalised on this DVD Video CameraN : DVD-R disc fin

VQT0K9356●Switching the information display modeYou can switch the display mode of on-screen information:Press the DISPLAY button.The full and minimum

VQT0K9357123ZoomingThis DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 18- (on VDR-M50EB) or 10- (on VDR-M70EB) power zoom and digital zoom.If yo

VQT0K9358Macro RecordingUse the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximate

VQT0K9359Playing Back123Playing Back1 Press A button in the recording pause status.The DVD Video Camera will enter the playback mode, and the scene yo

VQT0K936Heat on surface of product:• The surface of the DVD Video Camera will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connecte

VQT0K9360123Playback from Start of Disc or CardUse the Go To function (P. 62) or Disc Navigation function (P. 89) to play back from the start of disc

VQT0K936112Skip Playback of MovieDuring playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene.Tilt down once : To skip to the fi

VQT0K9362123Jumping to specified Point (Go To)1 Press the MENU button during playback.2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press th

VQT0K9363123On-Screen Information DisplayInformation Display during PlaybackVarious types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback

VQT0K9364123Manually Focusing SubjectThe DVD Video Camera measures the distance to a subject viewed at the centre of screen and automatically focuses

VQT0K9365Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused.123Adjusting Exposure ManuallyThis DVD Video Camera measures the

VQT0K9366123Using Full Auto FunctionPressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.1 Press the AUTO button.“FULL AUTO” will be disp

VQT0K9367Using External MicrophoneConnect external microphone (generally available) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Video Camera. Clearer

VQT0K9368123Viewing on TV ScreenConnecting to a TVUse the provided AV/S output cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to a TV as follows:Note:• Using S

VQT0K9369123Viewing on TV Screen1 Turn the TV on and set the input selector to “VCR” whichever applicable Video input.Refer to the TV instruction manu

VQT0K937Be careful of moisture condensation:• When you move the DVD Video Camera between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such a

VQT0K93701Playback on DVD Video Recorder/PlayerYou can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 164) or DVD player that conforms to 8 cm DV

VQT0K93712Playback on DVD Player1Finalise a recorded DVD-R disc.You need to finalise a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 122.No further dat

VQT0K937212Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD HolderHow to Remove Disc1 Hold the Round DVD Holder with SIDE A facing up. While pushing the two r

VQT0K9373123Recording (Dubbing) ImagesRecording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video DevicesYou can record (dub) images played back on this DVD Video Camer

VQT0K9374Advanced TechniquesThis section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera.Understanding Flow

VQT0K9375●Flow of MenuRefer to page indicated for details of each function.Camera Functions SetupProgram AE (P. 76)White balance (P. 77)SIS (P. 79)Dig

VQT0K9376123Setting Up Camera FunctionsSelecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Programme AE Mode)This DVD Video Camera automatically s

VQT0K9377Adjusting Colour (White Bal.)This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on

VQT0K9378●Setting white balance manually1 Point the DVD Video Camera at a white object so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transpar

VQT0K9379Using the Image Stabiliser (SIS)When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image.1 Pres

VQT0K938Cautions When StoringDo not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:• The temperatu

VQT0K9380Switching to Cinema ModeIf you intend to play back recorded images on a wide-screen TV, it is recommended that you switch the screen size to

VQT0K9381Setting Up Record Functions12Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE” and “S

VQT0K9382Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording conditions listed below: Pan

VQT0K938313Self-TimerYou can record photos using the self timer function, as with ordinary cameras.1 Press the MENU button, choose “Self Timer” on the

VQT0K9384123Setting 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 s

VQT0K9385123LCD SetupThis function allows you to adjust the brightness and colour density of LCD screen during recording and playback.Setting Brightne

VQT0K9386123Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep)1 Press the MENU button, choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and t

VQT0K9387Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED)You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD Video Camera even during recording.1

VQT0K9388Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset)You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 159) ). (Note, howe

VQT0K9389Disc Navigation123Using Disc NavigationStarting Disc NavigationDisc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera

VQT0K939Suggestions and RestrictionsMake a trial recording:• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording i

VQT0K9390The 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 Scene

VQT0K9391Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene.The selected scene

VQT0K9392Selecting Multiple Scenes1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene.3 Press the SELECT button once:The

VQT0K9393Disc Navigation MenuFunctions Available with Disc NavigationDisc Navigation allows you to do the following:Note:Editing functions (thumbnail,

VQT0K9394Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation MenuPress the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu

VQT0K9395Scene13Deleting Scenes (Delete)You may want to delete unwanted scenes.Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted, and menu item “Delete” will not

VQT0K9396●Editing using submenuPress the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 95): The submenu will appear.Pressing the C butt

VQT0K93971Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose

VQT0K93981Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip)You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be ski

VQT0K93991Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.There are three types of special effects:1 Press